Venison Meatballs

Venison meatballs chilled then fried and simmered in a rich vegetable and red wine ragu served over spaghetti.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.1 kcals 4278.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.3 grams 445.8 grams
Fat 23.1 grams 138.4 grams
Protein 37.4 grams 224.2 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
125
ml
75
g
Parmesan
grated
1
piece
Parmesan
freshly grated for serving
GrainsCereals
500
g
Spaghetti
cooked
Liquids
450
ml
Meat
450
g
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
4
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for meatballs
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for ragu
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
1
stick
Celery
finely chopped

Steps

  • Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl.
  • Mix minced venison, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and garlic into the egg mixture.
  • Mould the mixture into balls the size of golf balls.
  • Chill the meatballs in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry meatballs for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Heat oil in a separate pan and sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in tomato purée and cook for 7-8 minutes until thick.
  • Add wine, chicken stock, and rosemary then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer the sauce for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti with extra parmesan.