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Wild Game Meatballs with Cream Sauce

Wild Game Meatballs with Cream Sauce
Tender wild game meatballs made with elk or deer, simmered in a rich cream sauce. Served alongside buttery caramelized Brussels sprouts and boiled potatoes, finished with a tart touch of lingonberries and fresh parsley. A hearty, rustic dish ideal for autumn and winter meals.
Ingredients
  • 500g (1.1 lbs) ground wild game meat (elk or deer)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely grated
  • 120ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream (pouring cream 36%)
  • 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
  • 3g (1/2 tsp) fine sea salt
  • 1g (1/4 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
  • 700g (1.5 lbs) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
  • 300g (11 oz) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 45g (3 tbsp) lingonberry jam
  • 30g (1/4 cup) fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground wild game meat, grated onion, egg, 60ml (1/4 cup) of the cream, 15g (1 tbsp) melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overwork.

3. Shape mixture into 20 meatballs, about 3.8cm (1.5 inches) in diameter. Place on a tray in a single layer.

4. Heat 15g (1 tbsp) butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Brown meatballs in batches, turning to sear all sides, about 5–6 minutes per batch. Transfer meatballs to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through.

5. While meatballs bake, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

6. In the same skillet used for meatballs, add remaining 15g (1 tbsp) butter. Add Brussels sprouts cut-side down. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then stir and continue cooking until tender and caramelized, about 4–5 minutes total. Season lightly with salt.

7. For the sauce, return the cream sauce skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 60ml (1/4 cup) cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Do not boil. Stir in cooked meatballs to coat.

8. Serve meatballs with boiled potatoes, sautéed Brussels sprouts, a spoonful of lingonberry jam, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Tools
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • plate
  • oven
  • saucepan
  • pot

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