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Wondering how to use an abundance of leftover venison? You’ve come to the right place! Find 15+ leftover venison recipes to repurpose your leftovers into a new and delicious meal.
We cook a lot of venison in my house, which means we sometimes have a lot of leftover venison.
Fortunately, venison is so versatile! You can include it in nearly any meal for added protein and a unique flavor.
I’ve compiled my favorite ways to use up leftover venison below. You’ll find everything from sandwiches to soups to salads and beyond. You won’t get sick of leftover venison for dinner when you use these tasty and creative recipes!
And if you need the perfect pairing, I love making venison side dishes to round out the meal!
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1. Soup
Soup is the perfect meal to clean out the fridge in a delicious and nourishing way! Ground venison can be added to a variety of soups, like venison hamburger soup or sausage tortellini soup.
You can also make venison meatballs for a take on an Italian wedding soup.
Venison can be substituted into your favorite beef-based soups, like my favorite oxtail pho. And don’t forget to save any bones to make homemade bone broth!
2. Salad
One of my family’s all-time favorite meals is a lettuce salad with steak and homemade french fries on top.
You might be uncertain about french fries on a salad, but I think we can all agree that steak is the perfect protein for a green salad!
If you find yourself with leftover venison steak, add it to a bed of greens with your favorite veggies and salad dressing. You won’t regret it!
3. Venison Stew
Stew is one of my go-to recipes for cozy days at home. It’s the ultimate comfort meal that is also easy to make!
Leftover venison is perfect for homemade venison stew. You can make it from scratch with uncooked venison or use leftover venison steak or roast for a quick-cook stew.
4. Pulled Venison Sandwiches
Barbeque pulled meat sandwiches are a classic meal that always satisfies! Why not turn your leftover venison into pulled venison sandwiches?
These sandwiches are a tasty entree that pairs with so many of my favorite sides! Serve them with vinegar coleslaw, mac and cheese, or homemade baked beans. You’ll love using venison instead of pork or chicken in these popular sandwiches!
5. Venison Sloppy Joes
If you have leftover ground venison, you can’t go wrong with venison sloppy joes. This recipe is so simple to make, yet it has an utterly delicious from-scratch sloppy joe sauce.
Serve them on a classic hamburger bun or try whole grain brioche bread for a unique twist.
6. Casseroles
The term “casserole” can be a little bit all-encompassing, which is why this is a great way to use up leftovers! You can toss your leftover venison into a casserole dish with any grain, veggies, sauce, and cheese you like and bake it up.
I like to make stuffed pepper casserole with peppers, rice, and tomato sauce, or my creamy venison casserole recipe is always a winner. Substitute the chicken with venison in this southwest chicken casserole for a different flavor.
7. Hot Sub Sandwiches
Toasted sub sandwiches are such a treat that the whole family enjoys! They are also a fantastic way to use leftover venison.
Leftover venison tenderloin can make a delicious steak sandwich, such as a Philly cheesesteak-inspired sub. Steak sandwiches have limitless possibilities for ingredient combinations, so feel free to be creative.
You can also make venison meatballs with my stovetop meatball recipe for the best meatball sub you’ve ever had! Toast your bread, add your meatballs with marinara sauce and cheese, and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes.
8. Chili
A steaming bowl of chili is the perfect meal for a cold day! It’s also a great way to use up your leftover venison.
Homemade venison chili is loaded with meat, spices, beans, and vegetables for a cozy one-pot meal. Top it with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
If you want to serve your chili with a side, cast iron cornbread is always a great choice.
9. Stir Fry
Stir fry is one of my go-to meals when I need to use up odds and ends in the fridge. You can add any veggies and meat you have on hand, then serve the stir fry with rice or noodles.
Add your leftover venison to stir-fried vegetables and a sauce of your choice to repurpose it in a flavorful, fun way.
You can keep it simple with a take on my beef and broccoli recipe, or add some more veggies for a version of beef liver stir fry. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the recipes and substitute what you have — that’s the beauty of stir fry!
10. Venison Tacos
Taco night is the perfect night to use up your leftover venison! Venison tacos are a meal the whole family will love and they are so customizable.
You can make venison tacos with ground venison, steak, or any other cut you need to use up. Add your favorite taco toppings and you have an easy meal that repurposes your leftovers.
Craving something new and different for taco night? Add your venison to a cheesy 7 layer taco skillet to mix it up!
11. Venison Sliders
My kids love venison sliders because they are like miniature burgers and, honestly, so do I!
Sliders are an easy meal to make using leftover venison and you can top them with whatever you have on hand.
I like to use my whole grain dinner rolls instead of Hawaiian rolls for these sliders. Don’t forget the homemade french fries for serving!
Of course, you can always go with venison hamburgers instead. Both are equally delicious!
12. Pasta
Pasta is another perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal! You can add any veggies, cheese, or meat you have to a pasta dish and it will probably taste amazing.
When I have leftover ground venison, I like to add it to venison meat sauce pasta for the easiest meal of the week!
Ground venison also makes a delicious meat option for gluten-free zucchini lasagna or regular Dutch oven lasagna. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and it easily feeds a crowd.
Venison stroganoff is always a great pasta-based venison dish, too! It’s cozy, comforting, and very easy to make.
13. Egg Roll Bowls
Egg roll bowls have all of the mouthwatering flavor of a homemade egg roll but in an easy, customizable bowl! These bowls make a fantastic low-carb meal, or you can serve them with rice to round it out.
Add any of your leftover venison to these bowls for a yummy protein option. This is a great way to use up any leftover venison because the recipe is so forgiving.
14. Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a perfect cozy one-dish meal! It comes together in just a few minutes and provides veggies, carbs, and protein in one tasty serving.
If you have ground venison or leftover venison meatloaf on hand, this is a perfect recipe to use them up. Bonus points if you have leftover mashed potatoes that you can incorporate!
15. Breakfast
Whether you love breakfast food for dinner or want to save it for a hearty morning meal, venison makes a wonderful addition to breakfast.
Cooked ground venison can be a delicious inclusion in a breakfast casserole, homemade quiche, or sausage breakfast skillet.
Leftover venison steak complements fried eggs perfectly, or you can turn ground venison into breakfast sausages, similar to my homemade maple moose sausages.
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Love the casserole idea! I have made it many times before and it is always a fav!
Thanks so much, the casserole is a favorite in our house as well!
Great ideas, thanks!