Name: Fiery Venison Meatballs in Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound ground venison; 4 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage; 0.75 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Sausage

Spicy Venison Meatballs

Oct 1, 2025
by Adrain Marks
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Savor the robust flavor of venison in these zesty meatballs, perfectly balanced with a touch of Italian spice and a gentle heat. Whether nestled in a crusty hoagie or served atop a bed of pasta, these meatballs are a delicious way to celebrate the taste of the hunt.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound ground venison

4 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage

0.75 cup panko bread crumbs

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

15 g
Cholesterol

194 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

31 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

959 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

14 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, gently combine the ground venison, hot Italian sausage, panko bread crumbs, eggs, salt, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Mix with your hands until just combined to avoid overworking the meat. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared rack. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

05

Step

Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute. (5 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, try browning the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil before baking.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
If you don't have Italian sausage, add a pinch of fennel seed to the mixture for a similar flavor profile.

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