Venison Italian Meatballs (Gluten Free)
You can adapt this recipe to your lifestyle. If you want to go the classic route, use a mixture of beef, pork, and veal and substitute plain breadcrumbs. Venison provides a healthier alternative, but 99% lean turkey, chicken, bison, or your favorite animal protein will work in this recipe.
Servings Prep Time
8Meatballs 10minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Servings Prep Time
8Meatballs 10minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Add ground meat to a large bowl.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. It could take anywhere between 1/2 tsp and 1 tsp of each depending on the cheese.
  4. Mix thoroughly but gently with fingertips.
  5. Divide into about 8 portions. Roll individually until smooth and round. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  6. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.
  7. Serve as an accompaniment to your favorite tomato sauce and pasta.
Recipe Notes

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Ground meat

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Remaining ingredients

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Unbaked meatballs

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