Venison Meatballs With Sour Cream Recipe

Name: Venison Meatballs With Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground venison; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound ground venison
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup sour cream

1
Put venison into mixing bowl.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in saucepan and add garlic and half of onion.
3
Cook, stirring, until wilted.
4
Add onion mixture to venison.
5
Add bread crumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, egg, cumin and coriander.
6
Mix.
7
Shape into 20 balls of more or less equal size.
8
Heat 2 remaining tablespoons of butter in skillet and add meatballs.
9
Cook, stirring gently and turning to allow meatballs to brown evenly, 10 minutes.
10
Transfer to dish.
11
To skillet add remaining onions and cook, stirring, until wilted.
12
Add paprika and thyme and stir to blend.
13
Add broth and wine and bring to boil.
14
Add cream and stir.
15
Return meatballs to skillet with sauce and cover.
16
Cook about 10 minutes.

289

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground venison, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Venison Meatballs With Sour Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Venison Meatballs With Sour Cream

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