How To Make Pheasant Meatballs with Orzo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pheasant meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together pheasant meat, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Roll into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo pasta and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente.
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Return meatballs to the skillet with the orzo pasta. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve the pheasant meatballs with orzo, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 396kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 105mg
- Sodium : 725mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 29g
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