Venison Meatballs With A Creamy Bourbon Reduction

Name: Venison Meatballs With A Creamy Bourbon Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground venison; 1 lb jalapeno sausage; 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; nutmeg; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 slice white bread; 1/3 cup milk; 7 ounces panko breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 medium onions, chopped; 1 lb button mushroom, sliced; 4 garlic cloves; 2 cups Bourbon; 1 teaspoon thyme; 4 -5 sage leaves, jullienned; 4 cups beef broth; 1 pint heavy cream; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs ground venison
1 lb jalapeno sausage
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
nutmeg
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 slice white bread
1/3 cup milk
7 ounces panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
1 lb button mushroom, sliced
4 garlic cloves
2 cups Bourbon
1 teaspoon thyme
4 -5 sage leaves, jullienned
4 cups beef broth
1 pint heavy cream
vegetable oil

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["Trim crusts from bread slice and put bread and milk together in a bowl.", "Cook on high in the microwave until warm, about 1.5 minutes.", "Mash the bread and milk and let cool.", "Put the ground venison, sausage, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, onion, Parmesan, and the bread and milk, and Stilton crumbles all in a large mixing bowl and GENTLY mix together.", "Pour the Panko into a flat bowl.", "Roll into little 1-1.5"" balls and roll through the Panko.", "Heat the oil (about 1/4"" up the sides) in a deep skillet.", "Brown the meatballs on all sides and remove to a plate topped with a paper towel to drain off the excess oil.", "Then place the meatballs in a crockpot or Dutch oven on high to keep very warm and to continue to cook.", "Drain off all the oil except for about 3 TBS of the oil and keep all the bits in the skillet and sautee the onions, mushrooms, and garlic until soft and onions are browned slightly.", "Add the thyme and sage and stir, cook another minute.", "Deglaze the pan with the Bourbon and reduce to about 1/4 cup then add 4 cups beef broth and reduce again by 1/2.", "Slowly add the cream, whisking constantly.", "Bring to a Simmer and then pour into the crockpot and cook for 3-5 hours.", "Adjust liquid as needed. May need more beef broth or you can also use water at this stage.", "If your sauce is too thin use a little buerre manie and thicken prior to serving.", "Deglaze the pan."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs ground venison, 1 lb jalapeno sausage, 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine, 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Venison Meatballs With A Creamy Bourbon Reduction falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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