Spicy Venison Meatballs - A Delicious and Flavorful Dish

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Spicy Venison Meatballs - A Delicious and Flavorful Dish
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 24, 2023

These spicy venison meatballs are a perfect dish for meat lovers. The combination of ground venison, spices, and herbs creates a flavorful and aromatic meatball that is sure to impress. The secret to their spiciness lies in the carefully selected seasonings used. These meatballs are great as an appetizer, or you can serve them with pasta or on a sub roll for a hearty meal. Get ready to enjoy the juicy and tender meatballs with a satisfying kick of spice!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground venison
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground venison, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs of desired size.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sugar.
  7. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  8. Return the meatballs to the skillet and gently stir them in the sauce.
  9. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  10. Serve the spicy venison meatballs hot with pasta or on a sub roll.
  11. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Venison is a lean and healthy meat, making it a great alternative to beef or pork.
  • The use of crushed red pepper flakes adds a spicy kick to the meatballs, enhancing their flavor.
  • Cooking the meatballs in the tomato sauce helps to infuse them with additional flavor and moisture.
  • These meatballs can also be made ahead of time and frozen for future use.