Venison Meatballs

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022
"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."

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

4 each: 314 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.