07 Jun, 2023

RECIPE: Venison Meatballs with Creamy Dill Sauce

COOK: 30 Minutes

Serves

DIFFICULTY: simple

Whether you’re entertaining friends or just trying to feed the family, these venison meatballs are a familiar and delicious way to introduce venison to someone new. Add an extra bit of fun by serving them on mini skewers with a side of creamy dill sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

2 lb Ground Venison
2 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups bread crumbs/wheat bran

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Step 2

Lightly drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with olive or avocado oil.

Step 3

To prepare the Dill Sauce, whisk flour into melted butter until smooth then stir in bone broth. Lastly fold in the sour cream and seasoning. Set aside.

Step 4

In another large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, beaten eggs and cream. Allow to soak for 1-2 minutes. Add onions and ground venison, mixing gently by hand to combine. Do not over-work.

Step 5

Roll out golf-ball sized meatballs.

Step 6

Place meatballs on baking sheet. Lightly drizzle melted butter on top of meatballs.

Step 7

Bake for 15 min, then turn and bake for 15 more or until browned and cooked through.

Step 8

To serve, drizzle meatballs with dill sauce. For added fun, add small skewers to each meatball.