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With these 37 venison recipes, you will have no trouble meal planning for your freezer full of wild game! With everything from breakfast sausage to jerky to chicken-fried steaks, I have delicious recipes for homestyle favorites and trendy new dishes. Get your venison, moose, and elk meat ready, and find your new go-to dinner recipes!
My husband has been a hunter for many years, and I’ve been cooking wild game for just as long! I love finding new ways to incorporate venison, moose, and elk into our meals.
Sometimes that means whipping up a family favorite and changing the meat, and other times it means getting creative with an entirely new dish.
The results are always delicious, nutritious, and comforting!
Whether you’re new to wild game or you just need some fresh inspiration for how to use up your freezer stash, this collection of 37 venison recipes will surely help.
I’m sharing all of my best go-to recipes for venison, elk, and moose below. They are all delicious, simple to make, and certainly worth adding to your regular dinner rotation.
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Savory Venison Breakfast Sausage
This quick and easy venison breakfast sausage has been a family favorite around the breakfast table for many years.
This venison cube steak recipe is tender, juicy, and full of flavor! It comes together quickly and makes a delicious main dish for any easy meal. Serve it with optional gravy and your favorite side dishes!
Ready to take your dinners to the next level? This fast and easy recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, so you can spend less time cooking and more time eating.
Craving something hearty and full of flavor? Try this Slow-Cooker Venison Roast! Tender venison, savory broth, and seasoned vegetables combine for a comforting dish that practically cooks itself in your slow cooker.
Fast, flavorful, and family-approved! These Ground Venison Tacos come together in under 30 minutes, making them an easy go-to for busy weeknights. Who's ready to dig in?
Tired of the same old winter dishes? Try this warming Venison Stew recipe! Packed with delicious flavors and easy-to-follow steps, it's sure to become a winter favorite.
Warm, rich, and full of bold flavors, this venison goulash brings a taste of tradition to your table. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s a comforting stew that’s perfect for any occasion.
This venison tenderloin recipe is simple, unique, and absolutely delicious. With a flavorful dry rub and a buttery sear, it’s a wild game favorite you’ll keep coming back to.
These pan-seared venison medallions are marinated and then cooked to perfection on the stovetop while basting in butter for a melt-in-your-mouth flavor!
This simple yet flavorful venison meatloaf is a perfect blend of tender venison, savory sausage, and aromatic spices, topped with a sweet and tangy barbecue glaze.
This chicken-fried venison recipe is a breeze to whip up, yet results in the most satisfyingly crunchy and golden crust on the outside of each steak. With a combination of pantry staples, you'll have everything you need to get started. The steaks themselves are carefully dredged and coated before being fried in a hot skillet with just a bit of oil. And when you're all done cooking the steaks, you're left with a delightful gravy to pour over them, made from the remaining flour and milk in the pan. Trust us, you won't be able to get enough of this mouthwatering dish!
Looking to satisfy your barbecue cravings without the hassle of firing up the pit? Look no further than pulled venison sandwiches, perfect for any occasion! With tender meat that easily falls apart, smothered in homemade, tangy barbecue sauce, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, with the added bonus of being made in a Dutch oven, it's a hassle-free meal that you can enjoy any time. So sit back, relax, and let the savory aroma of this delicious pulled venison sandwich recipe fill your kitchen.
We love elk meat, and a new recipe I’ve been making regularly is elk steak stroganoff. This recipe is super easy to make and the elk steak meat is so tender. Not to mention the rich incredible flavors of the creamy mushroom sauce we make for this stroganoff recipe is second to none.
If you have never tasted elk meat, you are in for a real treat. This is one of my favorite elk tenderloin recipes with savory flavor combinations that is tender and juicy.
There's no better way to impress dinner guests than serving up a delicious roast elk, and there's no better way to make it even more decadent than by wrapping it in bacon.
Seared steak is among the best meats to cook on the stove. It's slightly fatty, tender, and with just a few ingredients, it's incredibly simple to make.
This hearty and flavorful ground moose stew will warm you right up on a cold day. Prepared with tender chunks of potatoes, carrots, and onions and simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Looking for a hearty meal the whole family will love? Look no further than our loaded meatloaf casserole! Bursting with savory flavors and topped with baked potatoes, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, this recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftovers and get a good dose of protein.
I love this question! In fact, I get it so often, I created a post with my favorite side dishes for venison. Check it out for lots of ideas and recipes.
Can you use venison in place of beef?
Yes, in most cases, venison can be used instead of beef in your favorite recipes. However, venison is a lot leaner than beef, so it can get dry quite easily. It’s usually a good idea to use a recipe that was specifically made with venison in mind, at least until you get comfortable cooking with it.
Does venison taste like beef?
While they are both red meats and have a lot of similarities, venison has a different flavor from beef. Venison is a lot richer, leaner, and has more of an earthy, “gamey” flavor than beef. This is largely because of the wild forage deer eat, differing from the grass, hay, and grains that cattle eat. The flavor of venison varies depending on where it’s sourced from. If you’re new to venison, I recommend choosing a recipe that sounds good and giving it a try! I bet you’ll be surprised just how much you like it.
What’s the best way to cook venison?
That depends on the cut, but slow-cooking is always a great choice for a lean meat like venison. I love making roasts, pulled venison, and stew for a hassle-free recipe that yields beautiful, fall-apart tender venison.
I hope this list inspired you to make a delicious meal with your venison, elk, or moose meat. It’s so rewarding to cook a meal with your very own wild game, and it adds such a unique, rich flavor to a recipe.
Let me know which recipe you’re going to try first in the comments below! And if you have a favorite way to enjoy venison, I’d love to hear it.
