• 500g goat mince
• 500g venison mince
• 500g wild pork mince
• Taste Merchant Taco Seasoning
• Olsson’s Smoked Redgum Salt
• 2 cups tomato passata
• 1 can tinned tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
• 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• Chilli flakes (optional for heat)
• 2 tomatoes, diced into 5mm cubes
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander (optional)
1 pack La Banderita Tortillas
• Combine goat, venison, and wild pork mince in a bowl.
• Season with Taco Seasoning and Smoked Redgum Salt, mixing thoroughly by hand.
• Form the mince into small, bite-sized meatballs and place them in a Solidteknics tray.
• Pour tomato passata and tinned tomatoes over the meatballs.
• Season with salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, oregano, and chilli flakes if desired.
• Stir gently to ensure the meatballs are coated.
• Preheat wood-fired oven to around 200–220°C.
• Place the tray with meatballs and sauce in the oven and cook for 30–40 minutes, until the meatballs are tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Combine diced tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and salt. Add fresh coriander if desired.
• Transfer the meatballs to a handmade pottery serving bowl. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve with La Banderita tortilla pieces, quartered.
• To enjoy, smash a meatball onto a tortilla piece, add salsa, more cheese, and parsley. It’s a ridiculously tasty treat!
Our mate Kevin is known for all things BBQ and woodfire cooking. Driven by his passion for outdoor cooking, his company Smokin' Gauchos brings a range of Parrilla grills and artisan tools to backyards for everyone to enjoy this style of cooking.
Kevin is a keen hunter and embraces harvesting wild game, helping manage herd numbers and, most importantly, putting food on the table.
He’s teamed up with us to share some mouthwatering recipes to give us inspo for emptying the freezer and putting all that venison to good use.