It’s deer season and your freezer is full of ground venison. Are you searching for some amazing recipes to use it? I have you covered. I have compiled a list of some of the most delicious, healthy ground venison recipes. Keep reading!
The Benefits of Using Ground Venison
Are you a fan of venison? Ground venison is a healthy alternative to ground beef because it is lower in fat content, calories, and sodium. This wild meat is super flavorful and high in protein.
If you hunt or know someone that does, you may have so much ground venison you are looking for any new recipe you can find. If you do not hunt, you can purchase it. It is difficult to find it in your grocery store, however there are online stores which sell quality deer meat.
Substitute Venison For Ground Beef
If you have a recipe you love that uses ground beef, you can easily substitute ground venison for the beef.
Do not be fooled into thinking the flavor of ground venison is anything like ground beef. The flavor of the venison is very distinct and a lot of people comment it is “gamey”. It is also not as juicy and more firm because it is a lean meat.
If the venison seems dry when you cook it, add some bacon grease.
Ground Venison Meatballs With A Bourbon Cream Sauce
Made from a ground venison mixture with the addition of ground pork, this tasty venison meatball recipe is paired with a creamy bourbon sauce. You can serve them as an appetizer, Tapas-style meal, or as the main dish with a side such as macaroni and cheese or a vegetable.
Ground Venison Tacos
Featuring a smoky and umami flavor, this healthly ground venison recipe for tacos is best served with a Red Vinaigrette Slaw. The flavoring of the spices compliments the earthly flavor of the deer meat making this taco recipe one of the best ways to use ground venison.
Jerky Made From Ground Venison
This easy recipe for jerky made from ground venison is a game changer. Taking less than a half hour to mix the meat with seasoning and then 8 hours in the dehydrator, this recipe can be started in the morning and enjoyed in the afternoon. Make this recipe with or without a jerky gun.
Venison Picadillo with Olives and Raisins
This is an easy, one-pot main course, ready in 20 minutes. Make it using ground venison or you can also use ground beef or bison. Whether you wish to serve it as a filling to tacos or wrap it in lettuce or cabbage, this saucy Latin American hash is super flavorful.
Slow Cooker Venison Roast With Mushroom Gravy
Cook on low for 8 hours, this perfectly tender, tasty slow cooker venison roast is amazing. Coupled with a bacon, mushroom gravy, it tastes great with mashed potatoes. To remove the gamey flavor of the venison, soak the roast in buttermilk
Slow Cooker Ground Venison Meatloaf
Make a meatloaf with venison? Ground venison does well made into a meatloaf. You don’t get as much gamey flavor with meatloaf as you would making venison burgers.
Chili Recipes
Do you like spicy chili? Are you looking for an easy chili recipe? What about a slow cooker recipe for chili? Keep reading for my recommended healthy ground venison recipes for Chili.
20 Minute Venison Chili
Are you looking for an easy dinner? This is one of my favorite healthy ground venison recipes because it is easy and fast. Make it on the stove top or the slow cooker with only 10 ingredients. The secret ingredient is bacon.
Venison Chili With Beer
Make this healthy ground venison recipe for chili in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or even on your stove top. Made with ground deer meat, peppers, tomatoes, beans and beer, this ground venison recipe is a winner!
Slow Cooker Venison Chili
This recipe for slow cooker venison chili combines the flavors of three different peppers, veggies, and spices. Top the chili with cheddar cheese, green onions, and serve cornbread on the side!
Easy Venison Chili
Made on the stovetop in less than an hour, this Easy Venison Chili Recipe can be served with tortilla chips or a cashew sour cream. The zucchini makes this recipe Whole 30 or Paleo approved.
Venison Chili
An alternative to traditional beef chili, this recipe for Venison chili is one you should definitely try. This chili has the taste umami paired with the flavor of game, tomatoes, smoked paprika, beans and peppers.
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Healthy Ground Venison Burger Recipes
We all love a great burger. This is a list of the best, healthy ground venison burger recipes.
Juicy Oven Baked Venison Burgers
If your freezer is stocked with pounds of ground venison, add this recipe for juicy oven baked venison burgers to your week night meal rotation. These mouthwatering, Venison Burgers are made in less than a half hour.
Venison Sliders
Whether you are making these sliders as an appetizer or the main dish, the combination of venison and rosemary make these sliders a flavorful addition the entire family will enjoy. Add any of your favorite ingredients such as cheese, red onion, tomatoes, bread crumbs, or your other seasonings and sauce.
Cast Iron Venison Burger Recipe
The perfect way to use ground venison is in burgers. Made in a large skillet with some unexpected ingredients like dried cherries, smoked paprika, and sage, these Cast Iron Venison burgers are packed with a subtle yet tasty flavor. Serve them with potato salad, fries, or coleslaw for a meal the entire family will thank you for.
In summary
If you are looking for one of the best ground venison recipes, this list of delicious meals will tempt your tastebuds. Whether you are looking for comfort food, juicy venison burgers, or even deer meatballs, these recipes are a taste of home the whole family will enjoy.
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Hi! I’m Chris. I’m a mother, wife, college professor by trade and micro-influencer by hobby. I am a bargain hunter, jack of all trades, and master of chaos.
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