This collection of 31 Best Healthy Ground Venison Recipes will help you cook up some new favorites using ground venison, a delicious protein option. Find 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! These easy-to-follow, delicious venison recipes will please even your pickiest eaters!
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published on October 24, 2021. I recently updated it on January 18, 2025, with more information and helpful tips, but the recipes remain the same.
Easy ground venison recipes
Venison is a great meat to cook because it is high in protein and extremely lean. Plus, it can be prepared like any other ground meat: made into burgers, spaghetti sauce, tacos, and more!
Most hunters have a freezer full of their venison throughout the year, and they are always looking for venison recipe ideas for using up their supply before they head into hunting season again next fall.
Easy 30-minute or less venison recipes
Check out these easy 30-minute recipes below!
Ground venison dinner recipes
These ground venison recipes are perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Ground venison burger recipes
Whether you like your burger grilled, baked, or seared, you'll find your perfect venison burger recipe below.
Venison chili and stew recipes
These chili and stew recipes are prepared in various ways: slow cooker, instant pot, and stovetop! Which one is your favorite? I love chili because you can save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week!
Venison jerky and snack sticks recipes
Homemade venison jerky, summer sausage, and snack sticks are delicious high-protein snacks everyone will enjoy! They are certainly a favorite of everyone in my family!
Venison slow cooker recipes
I love venison and am always looking for unique ways to use it! Give these recipes a try!
Whether you're a hunter or not, ground venison is an excellent option for adding lean protein to your diet. If you try some of the recipes above, let me know which ones are your favorites in the comments below!
Venison FAQs
While venison is a commonly used name for deer meat, it can also include meat from elk, moose, caribou, and antelope.
Venison has a rich flavor often described as "gamey," but this doesn't have to be true if you prepare it correctly! I find that ground venison is just as good or even better than ground beef.
More venison recipes you'll love
About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
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 says
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 says
Maybe your local butcher shop can get it in?
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I love this post. My family hunts wild game every fall and these recipes would be great swapping out moose instead of venison.
Jean says
Lots of choices, we will be trying out the burger recipe first.
Giangi Townsend says
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 says
I'm always looking for more delicious ways to use up our venison! Can't wait to give them a try!