Appetizer for 10
Cranberry Venison Meatballs
$3.77for 445 minServes 10
Venison meatballs bake until firm, then simmer in a tart cranberry sauce with warm spices.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Lamb, 0.5 lb$9.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $5.00Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Cranberry sauce, 8 oz$0.12/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.41 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.94 per serving$3.77 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 lb ground venison
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/8 tsp cloves
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes, then cool it briefly.
- Mix the onion, venison, salt, pepper, nutmeg, breadcrumbs, milk, and egg in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a lightly oiled baking pan.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the centers reach 160 F.
- Simmer the water, white sugar, brown sugar, cranberries, cinnamon, mustard, salt, cayenne, and cloves in a saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
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