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 |
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Ingredients
- 1pound Ground Venisonor any ground meat variation you desire
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 to 1cup Grated Parmigiano Reggianoor Pecorino Romano
- 1/2cup Gluten free bread crumbsor plain unseasoned bread crumbs
- 3-4cloves Freshly Minced Garlic
- 1/4cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Add ground meat to a large bowl.
- 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.
- Mix thoroughly but gently with fingertips.
- Divide into about 8 portions. Roll individually until smooth and round. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.
- Serve as an accompaniment to your favorite tomato sauce and pasta.
Recipe Notes
