Venison Sausage Filling
Unleash bold, rustic flavors with this Venison Sausage Filling, a hearty and aromatic blend perfect for stuffing vegetables, casseroles, or serving as a savory side dish. Made with rich ground venison sausage, butter-sautéed onions, celery, and carrots, this recipe is elevated with the fragrant warmth of fresh thyme, parsley, and sage. Breadcrumbs soak up chicken or vegetable stock to create a moist, yet perfectly textured filling that bursts with robust, earthy flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile dish can also be baked to golden perfection for a mouthwatering standalone accompaniment. Whether you're preparing a holiday feast or a comforting family meal, this venison sausage filling is a surefire way to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground venison sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1.25 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for greasing)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Crumble the ground venison sausage into the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in the fresh thyme, parsley, and dried sage. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the herbs to release their aroma.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the breadcrumbs. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock gradually, stirring as you pour, until the mixture is moist but not soupy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning further if desired.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before using it as a filling for stuffed vegetables, casseroles, or other dishes.
To bake as a standalone side dish, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with a teaspoon of olive oil (optional), spread the venison sausage filling evenly into the dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 8535 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 127.9 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2123 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
