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Braised Italian-style Venison Meatballs

Braised Italian-style Venison Meatballs

By Traeger Kitchen

Walk on the wild side with this field-to-table twist on Italian meatballs. Ground beef, pork and venison are baked over maple wood and braised in a fragrant and rich red wine tomato sauce.

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Maple
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

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1/2 Poundground beef
1/2 Poundground pork
1/2 PoundVenison, ground
2 eggs
1 Tablespoonmilk
3/4 CupItalian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 TablespoonParmesan cheese, grated
2 Teaspoonkosher salt
1/2 Teaspoonpepper
6 Clovegarlic, minced
2 Teaspoonparsley, chopped
4 Tablespoonolive oil
1/2 Cupyellow onion, diced
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 Cupdry red wine
1/2 Cupchicken stock
1/4 CupBasil, Fresh, Chopped
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Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 450 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 2

    In a bowl combine all ingredients for meatballs and mix well being careful not to overmix. Form small balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Pound ground beef

    • 1/2 Pound ground pork

    • 1/2 Pound Venison, ground

    • 2  eggs

    • 1 Tablespoon milk

    • 3/4 Cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

    • 2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated

    • 2 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon pepper

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 2 Teaspoon parsley, chopped

  • Step 3

    Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grate and cook 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

  • Step 4

    Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.

    Ingredients
    • 4 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 1/2 Cup yellow onion, diced

    • 4 Clove garlic, minced

  • Step 5

    Add crushed tomatoes, wine, and stock and season with salt and pepper.

    Ingredients
    • 1  28-oz can crushed tomatoes

    • 1 Cup dry red wine

    • 1/2 Cup chicken stock

    • 1/4 Cup Basil, Fresh, Chopped

  • Step 6

    Transfer sauce and meatballs to a baking dish and place directly on grill grate and cook for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

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