The 10 Best Venison Meatball Recipes (Tender Deer Meatballs)

Looking for the Best Venison Meatball Recipes? Check out these 10 Delicious Deer Meatball Recipes that will help you use up some of your ground venison!

Classic Venison Meatballs

Close-up of juicy meatballs covered in tomato sauce and garnished with parsley in a serving dish. — Classic Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Miss Allie’s Kitchen.

These Venison Meatballs are the best ever. They’re tender and meaty, but not gamey at all. You can make a big batch of them to use up that ground deer meat. Serve them with your favorite pasta sauce.
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Healthy Baked Venison Meatballs

Rows of uncooked meatballs with visible herbs and red onion pieces on a non-stick baking tray. — Easy Baked Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Enjoy these Easy Baked Venison Meatballs with your favorite sauce and pasta for a hearty, comforting meal. They’re tender and meaty without any gamey taste. A crowd-pleasing way to enjoy ground venison!
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BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs

Close-up of glazed barbecue meatballs skewered with toothpicks on parchment paper. — BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Primal Pioneer.

With a smoky bourbon BBQ sauce, these BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs are perfect for your next party, picnic, or game day! Made with ground venison and smothered in a bourbon BBQ sauce, they’re a definite crowd pleaser! (These make perfect cocktail meatballs if you make them about the size of a golf ball.)
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Asian Style Venison Meatballs

A plate of glazed meatballs topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. — Asian Style Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Venison Thursday.

The hoisin sauce on these meatballs adds moisture and a bit of sweetness – and just a great flavor in general.
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Venison Swedish Meatballs

Close-up of meatballs with gravy on mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley and a fork piercing one meatball. — Venison Swedish Meatballs. Photo Credit: Wild Game and Fish.

These Venison Swedish Meatballs are the best you’ll ever eat. Gently warmed with allspice and nutmeg and covered in a heavenly creamy sauce, then served with fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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Smoked Venison Meatballs

A plate of glazed meatballs sprinkled with sesame seeds, accompanied by lime wedges. — Smoked Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Miss Allie’s Kitchen.

These Smoked Venison Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or protein for a main dish meal. The sweet & spicy glaze is heavenly with the kiss of smoke.
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One Skillet Mississippi Venison Meatballs

Close-up view of savory meatballs topped with grated cheese and herbs in gravy, served with pickled peppers, in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon. — Skillet Mississippi Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Jenn Danella.

The rich flavors from the pot roast recipe that we all known and love, in meatball form! These Skillet Mississippi Venison Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food to make all year round.
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Teriyaki Venison Meatballs

Plate of glazed meatballs sprinkled with sesame seeds. — Venison Teriyaki Meatballs. Photo Credit: Honest Food.

Easy Venison Teriyaki Meatballs Glazed with a homemade sauce, and dusted with sesame seeds. Stick a toothpick in each meatball and you have a great party appetizer. Toss a few on top of some steamed rice and you have an easy weeknight meal.
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Traditional Baked Venison Meatballs

Succulent homemade meatballs garnished with parsley leaves on a rustic wooden cutting board, accompanied by a purple cloth napkin to the side. — Traditional Baked Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Fox Valley Foodie.

These Traditional Baked Venison Meatballs are so tender they will practically melt in your mouth. Make a batch to use in pasta sauce, meatball subs, or serve them as appetizers.
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Greek Meatballs with Venison

Close-up image of five meatballs covered in tomato sauce, served on a decorative blue and white ceramic plate. — Greek Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Honest Food.

These are not traditional Italian meatballs. They are Greek Meatballs – keftedes – with venison, but pork, lamb, beef or really any ground meat will work fine. Serve this with spaghetti and grated mizithra cheese, if you can find it. Pecorino or parmesan is just fine, too.
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More About Cooking with Venison

A collage of different meatball recipes, including meatballs in sauce, on skewers, and in a baking tray. — Venison Meatballs. Photo Credit: Southeast Outdoorsman.

Choosing venison for your meatballs is not just about indulging in something unique – it’s also a healthier and more sustainable option. Learn more about making venison meatballs below!
All About Venison Meatballs

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