Need a quick, easy meal that will keep everyone happy? This collection of 31 of the best ground venison recipes will help you cook up some new favorites using ground venison, a delicious protein option. This post includes recipes for ground venison made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, stovetop, oven, and smoker. In addition, find chili recipes, burger recipes, taco recipes, jerky recipes -- even dirty cauliflower rice! This collection of easy-to-follow, delicious venison recipes will please even your pickiest eaters!
Venison is a great meat to cook because it is high in protein and extremely lean. Plus, venison can be prepared like any other ground meat: made into burgers, spaghetti sauce, tacos, and more! So why not try cooking up some venison tonight?
You can use ground venison in the same dishes you have always loved but with the added benefits of leaner, organic meat. You can use ground venison recipes for any meal of the day!
A lot of people don't realize how versatile ground venison is! Not only does it work well with traditional dishes like spaghetti and tacos, but you can also use it in all sorts of different meals!
Most hunters have a freezer full of their venison throughout the year, and they need ideas for using up their supply before they head into hunting season again next fall.
This post contains some of the best ground venison recipes. Which one will you try first?
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- 👪 Does Venison Taste Good?
- 🦌 Easy Ground Venison Recipes
- ⏲️ Easy 30-Minute or Less Venison Recipes
- 🍝 Ground Venison Dinner Recipes
- 🍔 Ground Venison Burger Recipes
- 🍲 Venison Chili + Stew Recipes
- 🥓 Venison Jerky and Snack Sticks Recipes
- 🫘 Venison Slow Cooker Recipes
- 👩🏻🍳 More Venison Recipes You'll Love
- 💬 Comments
👪 Does Venison Taste Good?
Venison has a rich flavor that is often described as "gamey," but this doesn't have to be true if you prepare it correctly! Many people find that ground venison is just as good or even better than ground beef.
🦌 Easy Ground Venison Recipes
I've gathered some of my favorite ground venison recipes from fellow food bloggers to inspire your next menu. If you try a recipe, don't forget to tag the recipe creator on Instagram and let us know what you think!
Here are 31 fantastic venison recipes that you can try for dinner tonight!
⏲️ Easy 30-Minute or Less Venison Recipes
Ground venison can be a great way to add protein to your diet and flavor any meal. One of the best ways to cook up ground venison is in tacos or sloppy joes! It doesn't get much easier than that! If you're looking for other ideas on using ground venison, keep reading below for easy 30-minute or less recipes!
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🍝 Ground Venison Dinner Recipes
Using ground venison is a flavorful way to switch up your usual dinner routine. These recipes are perfect for hassle-free weeknight dinners - and show just how easy and rewarding cooking with venison can be.
🍔 Ground Venison Burger Recipes
Whether you like your burger grilled, baked, or seared, you will surely find your perfect venison burger recipe below.
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🍲 Venison Chili + Stew Recipes
Venison chili is a hearty dish that the whole family will enjoy. There are many different types of venison chili recipes, and these favorite chili recipes are prepared in a variety of ways, in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop! Which one is your favorite? Chili recipes are great because you can save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week!
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🥓 Venison Jerky and Snack Sticks Recipes
Do you want to know how to make venison jerky? Then, you're in luck because I've got the best recipes for making venison jerky and snack sticks right here!
Homemade venison jerky, summer sausage, and snack sticks are delicious high-protein snacks that everyone will enjoy! They are certainly a favorite of everyone in my family!
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🫘 Venison Slow Cooker Recipes
I love venison and am always looking for unique ways to use it! Give these recipes a try!
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Whether you're a hunter or not, ground venison is an excellent option for adding more lean protein to your diet. Try some of these recipes, and let me know which ones are your favorites in the comments below!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
A hot chilli sounds just perfect! I love the collection, and I will try to cook more with game meat; it is cleaner than conventional meat!
Joanna
I think I would love any of these chili recipes but I don’t see venison anywhere in the stores here. Will keep looking though!
Jeri
Maybe your local butcher shop can get it in?
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
I love this post. My family hunts wild game every fall and these recipes would be great swapping out moose instead of venison.
Jean
Lots of choices, we will be trying out the burger recipe first.
Giangi Townsend
I was just given some venison and i had no idea how to prepare it. Grateful to run by your site. Wonderful suggestions! Thank you.
Kathy
I'm always looking for more delicious ways to use up our venison! Can't wait to give them a try!