Spicy Venison Meatballs

This bold recipe for spicy venison meatballs is great served in hoagies or paired with pasta and sauce. While spicy, they don't overpower the venison.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound ground venison
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 cup panko bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a rack on top.

Step 2

Combine ground venison, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a large bowl; mix until well combined. Form venison mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared rack.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked though, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.