Elk Meatballs with Garden Herb Sauce

These elk meatballs are tender and flavorful, served with a rich garden herb sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or served over pasta for a hearty meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground elk meat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (garden-grown)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (garden-grown)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix elk meat, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add stock and cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
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