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Mediterranean Venison Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

This versatile recipe from Peak to Plate offers a Mediterranean preparation for any ground wild game. Be sure to try this tangy recipe for Mediterranean Venison Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce, and impress your tastebuds with a delicious and healthy meal. ~ The Editors

Peak To Plate Wild Game Recipes

Tzatziki Sauce

These Mediterranean venison meatballs with tzatziki sauce are packed with fresh herbs creating flavorful, tender bites. Paired with cool, creamy tzatziki sauce and tangy pickled red onions, they strike the perfect balance of bold and refreshing. Serve them with homemade flatbread, over rice, or alongside a vibrant salad for a hearty, wholesome meal.

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Recipe Highlights

Bold and Flavorful: The fresh herbs paired with bold pickled red onions will excite your taste buds!

Versatile: These venison meatballs can be served as a shareable appetizer or as part of a complete meal.

Fresh and Vibrant: Between the fresh herbs and pretty pink onions, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious! For another vibrant venison dish, try this venison steak with romesco sauce.

Ingredients

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  • Ground Venison: Any wild game meat, ground beef, etc. can be used in place of venison in this meatball recipe.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: I like to make my own tzatziki sauce. If you’re short on time, there are store bought options as well! Make a double batch and try venison gyros, too!

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce

This tzatziki sauce is simple to make but packed with flavor!

Step 1: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Step 2: Grate the cucumber.

Step 3: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well-combined.

Step 4: Fold in cucumber and mint. Transfer to a glass jar for easy storage. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors marry. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Continue reading here to learn how to make these Mediterranean venison meatballs with tzatziki sauce from Peak to Plate Wild Game Recipes.

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