Best Ever Venison Meatballs (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy venison meatballs featuring onion, herbs, and pork. Delicious, meaty, and easy to prepare for any gathering.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow onion, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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450 grams ground venison
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225 grams ground pork
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1 large egg
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60 milliliters almond meal
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 190°C.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for approximately 4 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the mixture is lightly caramelised.
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Transfer the sautéed aromatics to a large mixing bowl. Add ground venison, ground pork, egg, and almond meal. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Portion the mixture into uniformly sized balls, about 22 grams each, using a large scoop or by hand.
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Arrange the meatballs on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove rendered fat from the baking sheet. Serve the meatballs immediately with sauce, or cool and freeze for future use.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal texture, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
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Almond meal serves as a gluten-free binder in place of breadcrumbs.