Have an abundance of ground deer, elk, or moose meat in your freezer? These are some of the best ground venison recipes you’ll ever try!
A lot of folks turn most of their deer into ground meat and for good reason… ground deer meat is versatile and a delicious, healthy, lean alternative to ground beef! If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to do with it, I’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a seasoned venison-lover or a newcomer to consuming this lean wild game meat, all of these recipes are sure to tantalize your tastebuds and continue to use up those pounds of ground venison in your freezer.
How to Cook Ground Venison Without the Gamey Taste
A lot of people complain about gamey venison and while this is a matter of either a problem with processing or untrained taste buds, you can actually make deer meat taste good without any of that gamey, earthy flavor.
These recipes have all the right ingredients to make sure you’re tasting delicious deer burger and none of that gamey flavor that puts people off venison.
The trick is to add a a little bit of acid to the meat when preparing it… this could be apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or my favorite go-to red wine vinegar. This will not only help neutralize the flavor but will also help tenderize the meat and make it juicier.
Should I add anything to ground venison?
This is really up to you. We process our own deer and do not add any fat to the grind, it cooks just fine and we enjoy the flavor. However, if you’re not used to it, you may want to cut in some beef or pork fat to help it out a little.
If you choose to add fat, it’s best to add it in at a ratio of 15-20% to make the meat juicier and add more flavor.
20 of the Best Ground Venison Recipes You'll Ever Try
Easy and delicious these ground venison recipes will impress even the most reluctant deer meat consumer.
A great way to use ground venison is to make this delicious, hearty venison chili! It's sure to be a family favorite!
Tender and delicious these venison meatballs will be your go-to meatball recipe once you try them for the first time. Great for making a big batch to freeze for later, these will be a hit even to the most reluctant wild game eater.
Traditional, smoked venison summer sausage blended with pork for the best moisture content and flavor.
With a few basic ingredients and fresh vegetables, you can make this delicious twist on shepherd's pie with ground deer meat.
Perfect for busy weeknights, these ground venison tacos are easy to make and seasoned with a simple, homemade taco seasoning.
Ground venison is simmered in a hearty tomato sauce to make this delicious venison bolognese that will turn pasta night into a satisfying meal every time.
These venison burgers are easy, flavorful, and juicy without adding any additional fat (unless you want to add some bacon). Sure to please even the most reluctant deer meat consumer.
Full of seasoned meat, black beans, and homemade enchilada sauce this is sure to become a favorite family dinner!
This is the best venison lasagna you'll ever taste. Full of flavor, easy recipe, and sure to become a family favorite.
Savory and tender this classic venison meatloaf topped with a tangy sauce is full of flavor and the perfect use for deer meat.
I think I just found one of my new favorite ground venison recipes! These hand pies are easy to make, full of flavor and the flaky, cheddar cheese crust is ah-mazing.
This delicious venison bulgogi taco recipe combines Asian flavors in a taco shell making it a fantastic way to change up the same old taco night and it's ready in half an hour!
This dairy-free ground venison stroganoff uses coconut yogurt in place of sour cream for a dairy-free, hearty meal.
This delicious twist on venison meatballs is tossed in a sweet, spicy glaze after being slow smoked on a pellet grill!
Made with ground venison, lentils, tomatoes, and spinach this delicious recipe can be made on the stovetop, in the instant pot, or in the slow cooker.
These venison snack sticks have all the flavor you love and none of the preservatives. The perfect snack, you'll want to make these again and again.
A great appetizer, these taco bites are easy to make and served in mini tortilla cups for the perfect bite-sized snack.
With some delicious seasonings and a secret ingredient you'll have the best-tasting breakfast sausage you've ever tasted made from lean ground venison!
Simple and delicious, this one-pot meal uses ground venison to make a delicious American goulash!
Perfect as an appetizer or even a main course, these venison sliders are delicious and full of flavor!
What are you going to try from this list of recipes that will quickly become your favorite? I recommend you try them all… they’re all sure to become a regular menu item!