167 venison recipes

Hearty venison stew loaded with potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans, and wax beans in a thick, seasoned broth. A big-batch hunter's stew that feeds a crowd.

Texas-style venison chili con carne with no beans, loaded with cumin, paprika, oregano, and pure chili powder. Lean, bold, and freezer-friendly wild game chili.

Jellied venison salad sets tender game meat in a savory bouillon gelatin with vinegar tang, served chilled on lettuce with mayonnaise. A retro cold salad worth reviving.

Late making dinner? Try this dish that can be served with potatoes or rice.

This savory stew is perfect for a cold winter night! Tastes great by itself or with a slice of crusty bread.

Introduce venison to the spice named "Curry" with this scrumptious recipe that is extremely easy to follow and enjoy!

main course

Ground venison mixed with oats, ketchup, and evaporated milk bakes right on top of sliced potatoes for a one-dish meal straight from hunting camp. Ready in under an hour.

Basque-style venison roast studded with garlic, smothered in onions, green peppers, pimentos, and bacon, then slow-roasted until tender. Drippings make rich gravy.

Layered venison and rice pie with browned ground deer meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, and tomato sauce baked in a pie shell. Hunter's pantry comfort food.

Seared venison medallions in a rich port wine and chestnut sauce with fresh figs. An elegant wild game dinner that feels straight out of a European countryside bistro.

Ozark venison stroganoff marinates deer cubes, browns them in shortening, then simmers with mushrooms in cream of tomato soup before finishing with sour cream. Hunter's-style game stew over rice or potatoes.

Venison kabobs marinate cubed deer meat in soy sauce, ginger, dry mustard, and garlic, then grill with onions, jalapeños, and bell pepper. Big-batch hunter's BBQ.

Traditional British boiled venison served with frumenty, a medieval wheat porridge cooked in milk with dried fruit, honey, and cinnamon. A hearty piece of culinary history.

Bacon-laced venison stew with potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and fresh peas, thickened with a flour roux and simmered until the wild game is spoon-tender. Serve with buttered corn muffins for a hunter's feast.

Broiled venison steaks slathered in a sweet-tangy plum barbecue sauce. Just two ingredients and 25 minutes stand between you and a wild game dinner worth bragging about.