Venison Pork Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground venison
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup onion, grated or finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups panko
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 3 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Lightly drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine panko, dry seasonings, beaten eggs, and milk and allow to soak for 1-2 minutes
4. Add in onions, garlic, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb bowl, then add the ground meats and mix gently by hand to combine (do not over-work)
5. Roll out “golf ball” sized meatballs
6. Place meatballs on the baking sheet and lightly drizzle olive oil on top of meatballs
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through

Recipe adapted from Mauinui.