Spicy Baked Venison Meatballs: Appetizer to Main Dish

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. With your hands gently mix until just combined.

Step 2

Use a disher to scoop an even amount of the meat mixture or use a kitchen scale -- we made the meatballs 2 oz. each. Moisten your hands with water if the meat seems to stick.

Step 3

Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on a vegetable sprayed non-stick cooling rack placed inside the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. The amount of time will depend on the size of your meatballs. Don't overcook.

Step 5

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the meatballs cool. Once cool place the meatballs on a lightly oiled sheet of wax paper. Freeze. Once frozen store in a freezer container or freezer bag. We use both to keep them fresher.

Step 6

When ready to eat, thaw out the number of meatballs you want to use and add to whatever recipe you like.