Whole30 Savory Venison Meatballs
Elevate your dinner game with these Whole30 Savory Venison Meatballs, a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground venison, almond flour, and an aromatic blend of onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano, these meatballs are perfectly seasoned and packed with protein. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, they’re pan-seared for a golden crust before being baked to tender perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them with your favorite roasted veggies or a side of zoodles for a nutritious Whole30-compliant feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground venison
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison, almond flour, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should have approximately 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Sear the meatballs for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are browned but not fully cooked through.
Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven.
Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.2 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1660 mg | 35% | |
*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.
