BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs
BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs are a savory delight, blending sweet and smoky flavors in tender, juicy bites that will wow your guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (plus extra for glazing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely diced onion until translucent, about five minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground venison, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands until fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about two inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned on top (aim for an internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).
- Remove from the oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce. Return to bake for an additional five minutes to achieve a sticky glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg