12 Venison Recipes The Whole Family Will Love
Looking for delicious ways to use up venison meat? These 12 venison recipes are incredibly easy to make and allow the deep, natural flavors of deer meat to shine. From meatballs and meatloafs to savory pies and steaks, there’s something for everyone in this venison recipe collection!
Delicious venison recipes are the perfect main dish for your hunting family. This list shares a variety of deer meat cooking ideas that your family will appreciate and love.
They go well with just about any of your favorite side dishes, especially the classics like garlic roasted butternut squash, soft dinner rolls, and mashed potatoes.
Venison is such a sustainable source of meat with an incredibly delicious and deep flavor. And there is something truly satisfying about feeding your family from the deer meat you caught last season.
And while deer tacos or chili are a big hit with most families, it can get redundant. If you know anything about us, we’re a venison-eating family and my husband hunts every year.
We pray every fall for a deer to fill our freezer with roasts, tenderloins, steaks, and ground meat. If you’re looking for a variety of ground venison recipes or even some venison backstrap recipes, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s a list of our 12 all-time favorite venison recipes to make to give you some variety with each cut of meat.
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12 Easy Venison Dishes For Every Cut of Deer Meat
Venison Tacos
These venison tacos are tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Venison adds a unique taste that pairs perfectly with the taco spices and toppings. It’s one of the best ways to use this game meat.
Venison Meatloaf
This venison meatloaf recipe is super moist, delicious, and simple to make. Made with hearty ingredients and topped with a homemade glaze, this venison recipe is sure to please your crowd.
Venison Roast Recipe
“Simply outstanding! I cooked my 4 lb roast for 6 hours and it fell apart effortlessly. It was so moist and delicious!!”
Venison Tamale Pie
On the table in 45 minutes this venison tamale pie seasoned with green chilis, sweet corn and chili powder and is topped with homemade sweet stoneground cornbread biscuits.
Smoked Venison Backstrap Recipe
Make a moist and tender venison backstrap using these specific instructions whether you’re using your smoker an oven.
Slow Cooker Venison Stew
This slow cooker venison stew combines tender venison steak, veggies, and herbs in a flavorful red wine broth for the ultimate comfort food for dinner.
Venison Stroganoff
This venison stroganoff recipe features perfectly tender venison and a delicious creamy sauce, all served over egg noodles. Made with homemade ingredients (no canned soups here), it easily comes together in a slow cooker.
Ground Venison Recipe (Hunter’s Casserole)
This ground venison recipe is all about layers of flavors and textures. With golden potatoes, green chilis, plenty of garlic, and a savory blend of soft cheeses, it’s a simple, balanced dish that’s full of flavor in every bite.
Instant Pot Venison Steak Recipe
This recipe makes the most juicy and fall off the bone tender venison steak in only two hours!
Super Moist Venison Meatballs (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
These venison meatballs are tender, moist, and flavorful! Made with only deer meat, they hold well together Your family will love these on top of spaghetti!
Make the Perfect Simple Venison Marinade (Classic Flavors!)
This simple venison marinade makes a delicious marinade that tenderizes the meat and infuses it with robust flavors without overpowering the natural flavors.
Venison Tamale Pie
On the table in 45 minutes this venison tamale pie seasoned with green chilis, sweet corn and chili powder and is topped with homemade sweet stoneground cornbread biscuits.
Cooking Venison Recipes FAQ
The key to cooking venison is knowing what cut of meat you have and cooking it accordingly. A venison steak is a tougher cut of meat than a backstrap. Because of this they need to be cooked differently to create the best results. Typically low and slow yields the best results and each cut needs a different set of time. Follow directions carefully.
The key is low and slow. Using a slow cooker will help add additional moisture so the meat is tender. If using an instant pot, makes sure to use a manual release so that the moisture stays with the venison.
It depends on the cut of venison meat and how large a cut. That’s why I’ve provided such great recipes for you to follow based on the cut of meat so you’ll have amazing results!
Venison is a very lean meat so if you overcook it will be dry and rubbery. This makes it hard to chew. Don’t treat venison like you would beef or pork – they need specific recipes to bring out the best results!
Venison is delicious and I hope this list of venison recipes has inspired you in the kitchen! What cut of meat should we try next? If you’re looking for other delicious recipes, I highly recommend checking out my easy recipes with ground meat.
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