Recipes
Elk Meatballs with Garden Herb Sauce
These elk meatballs are tender and flavorful, served with a rich 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
- In a bowl, mix elk meat, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add stock and cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in fresh basil before serving.