Venison – or deer meat – is a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals and is low in fat. Enjoy a variety of recipes using ground venison for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are many ways to cook with venison. Watch these recipes and give them a try.
Consider venison for your next meal.
Use this seasoned ground venison for weeknight tacos, over lettuce greens for a quick salad, or any other way you want to customize it.
Follow these steps to make cooking ground meat in the microwave simple.
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Midwest comfort food is a casserole or hot dish like this one, full of ground venison and topped with tater tot style potatoes.
Make use of your favorite jarred pasta sauce, add ground venison, and serve over your favorite pasta or noodles to get dinner on the table fast.
Use leftover bread when making this venison breakfast casserole that easily feeds a crowd.
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Our simple venison and bean chili is cooked in a hands-off approach in a slow cooker.
A simple bean chili with ground venison, tomato juice, and spices that simmers on the stovetop.
Seasoned ground venison and vegetables are served under mashed potatoes. Canned vegetables and potatoes add convenience to this one-pot meal.
Add rice for a fun twist on venison meatballs simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce.
Baking pasta adds an extra step but adds a little flair to an easy meal of ground venison, tomato sauce, and your favorite shaped pasta.
Filled with ground venison, vegetables, and noodles, enjoy a one-pot meal cooked entirely in the skillet.
Packed with ground venison, beans, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, warm up with a cup of soup topped with cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado, or your favorite toppings.
Wake up and make a simple stick-to-your-ribs gravy with venison.
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Venison sloppy joes are great for a quick weeknight meal. Pair with a bun and your favorite sides and call dinner done.
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Feed a crowd with this easy skillet recipe with venison, beans, vegetables, and rice.
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Warm up with this savory soup full of fresh and canned vegetables.
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