Best 7 Spicy Venison Meatballs Recipes

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When looking for a tantalizing and delectable dish that bursts with bold flavors, look no further than spicy venison meatballs. This culinary delight combines the rich, gamey taste of venison with a fiery blend of spices, creating a harmonious balance of heat and savoriness. Whether you're hosting a lively gathering, preparing a cozy family meal, or embarking on a culinary adventure, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SPICY BAKED VENISON MEATBALLS: APPETIZER TO MAIN DISH



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Baked Venison Meatballs are juicy and tender and make a great start to your main dish, hoagies, or appetizer. They freeze beautifully so it's easy to keep them on hand. The dishes you can make limitless. Let your imagination go wild.

Provided by Marisa Franca

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs ground venison
1 lbs hot Italian sausage
18 garlic cloves
3 eggs (jumbo size)
3 tbsp adobo sauce
1 1/4 cups Panko crumbs
2 tbsp Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. With your hands gently mix until just combined.
  • Use a disher to scoop an even amount of the meat mixture or use a kitchen scale -- we made the meatballs 2 oz. each. Moisten your hands with water if the meat seems to stick.
  • Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on a vegetable sprayed non-stick cooling rack placed inside the baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The amount of time will depend on the size of your meatballs. Don't overcook.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the meatballs cool. Once cool place the meatballs on a lightly oiled sheet of wax paper. Freeze. Once frozen store in a freezer container or freezer bag. We use both to keep them fresher.
  • When ready to eat, thaw out the number of meatballs you want to use and add to whatever recipe you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 869 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY VENISON MEATBALLS



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Hunting season sneaks up on me every year and I find myself needing to use up a few pounds of venison to make room for the new. These venison meatballs are great served in hoagies or with pasta and sauce. These are spicy but not to the point that it overpowers the venison.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

aluminum foil
1 pound ground venison
4 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top.
  • Combine ground venison, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Scoop meat from the bowl and form into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place meatballs on top of the cooling rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked though, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 958.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

VENISON MEATBALLS



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"I learned to cook game while my husband was a forestry student," recalls Sheila Reed from Fredericton, New Brunswick. "We lived off the land as much as possible. I still enjoy these savory meatballs in a slightly sweet barbecue sauce. I make a big batch for an annual pool party and there are never any left."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground venison
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon ground mustard
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble venison over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

VENISON MEATBALLS



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Easy baked venison meatballs that are super moist and full of flavor. Made with only venison these meatballs hold together well. Your whole family will love these on top of spaghetti!

Provided by meredith

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground venison
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup onion (very finely chopped )
1/4 cup fresh parsley (minced)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients at once and mix them with a large spoon or your hands.
  • Roll the meat mixture into 24 small 1-inch balls and place them into a 24 count ungreased mini muffin tin.
  • Bake your venison meatballs for 15 minutes at 375˚ F.
  • When fully cooked and have an internal temperature of 165˚ F remove from oven. Allow the meatballs to cool for a couple minutes before spooning them out onto a paper towel or plating them with sauce or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 736726 kcal, Sugar 0.4 g, Sodium 1835 mg, Fat 83336 g, SaturatedFat 11501 g, TransFat 0.001 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, UnsaturatedFat 69584 g

SMOKED VENISON MEATBALLS



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These smoked venison meatballs are the perfect appetizer or protein for a main dish meal. The sweet & spicy glaze is heavenly with the kiss of smoke.

Provided by Miss AK

Categories     Main/Appetizer

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb. ground venison
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. almond meal/flour (or breadcrumbs)
2 Tbsp. sriracha
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. raspberry preserves
1 Tbsp. sriracha
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp. salt
optional - sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 225F.
  • Heat a small pan over medium heat on the stove and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and saute until lightly browned and soft, about 6-8 minutes.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sauteed onions and garlic, venison, egg, almond meal/flour, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together well with your hands or a fork so that the flavors are evenly distributed.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and scoop tablespoon-sized balls of meatball mixture onto the sheet and shape them into balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop.
  • Place the baking sheet directly on your smoker and smoke for 30 minutes at 225F.
  • Bump the heat to 350F* and finish cooking for about 15-20 minutes so that the meatballs are fully cooked.
  • When the meatballs are cooked, whisk together the sweet & spicy glaze. Add the meatballs to a bowl and drizzle the glaze all over and toss them to coat. Top with sesame seeds if desired Serve as a protein for a meal or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 3-4 meatballs, Calories 207 calories, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 556 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, Cholesterol 105 mg

VENISON MEATBALLS



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Harry Van Heerden, my son's godmother's father, comes to visit each year from Durban, South Africa. Even at eighty-two, the silver-haired gent is quite a handful. When the sun starts to get low in the late afternoon he'll holler out "Vaapgae!" the Afrikaans word for "barrel." That's the cue to bring him a brandy. Harry shared this mustard recipe with me and it does wonderful things for game, whether gemsbok or whitetail.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground venison
1 tablespoon olive oil
Silver Fox Mustard Sauce (recipe follows)
1/4 cup dry mustard, preferably Colman's
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
(makes about 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Add the venison and knead with your hands until well blended. Form into golf ball-size meatballs.
  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the mustard sauce, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve the meatballs with the remaining mustard sauce on the side.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, condensed milk, vinegar, oil, and salt. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  • This mustard sauce is very good on smoked meats and with summer sausage.
  • If desired, keep half of the sauce as is and add 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish to the other half.

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Everybody loves meatballs at parties, and this recipe won't let you down! Seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. You can also use ground venison instead of the ground beef.

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
⅓ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup shortening
1 (12 ounce) bottle chile sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs and milk. Blend in ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat and brown the meatballs.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix the chile sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until jelly is melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the browning meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 758.8 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right venison: Use venison from a young deer for the best flavor and texture.
  • Grind the venison finely: This will help the meatballs stay together and cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe give the meatballs a delicious flavor. Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your taste.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce: These meatballs are great with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

These spicy venison meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or tailgating. So next time you have some venison, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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