Gluten-Free Venison Meatballs with Scallion Pan Sauce
Dill-flecked venison meatballs get a sweet-tart pan sauce, with carrot ribbons and parsley for a fresh finish.
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Ingredients
- 170 g ground venison
- 2 tbsp certified gluten-free oats
- ½ egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp green tops of scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp gluten-free apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Mix venison, oats, egg, dill, and salt; shape small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in hot oil until deeply crusted; set aside briefly.
- Cook scallion greens slowly in the same pan until softened.3 min timer
- Stir in water, maple syrup, and vinegar; return meatballs to pan.
- Cover and simmer until meatballs reach 160°F and sauce thickens.10 min timer
- Toss carrot ribbons with parsley and serve alongside the meatballs.
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free vinegar bind and season the meatballs.
- Shellfish allergy: Venison, oats, egg, vegetables, and herbs; no shellfish or shellfish sauces.
- Wheat allergy: Certified gluten-free oats bind the meatballs, with no wheat-based ingredients.
- No spicy food: Dill and parsley season the dish without spicy heat.
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