Now, I know Salisbury steak is not a glamorous meal but it’s one of those meals that is super economical, family friendly and doesn’t take much time to make. I have fond memories of having this as a kid… except it had been incorporated into …
Why, hello you handsome plate of braised venison! Old Nordic recipes like this one remind me of growing up on the farm, especially in the winter when the Minnesota wind whips your face and it’s so cold that hell may have actually frozen over. The …
Take your (wild) game to the next level of flavor with these venison steaks smothered in a sweet smoky aioli! Venison is a deliciously high protein meat that’s also low in fat which makes it perfect for individuals who are watching their calories but still like the richer taste of beef or wild game. These steaks are prepared in a simple fashion for a quick easy meal. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if you like a smidgen of heat and cook until they’re done to your liking. I prefer my venison just a little pink, around the medium scale of doneness, for the best flavor and tenderness. Cooking venison too long almost always leads to tough dry meat since it’s so low in fat.
These venison steaks get a tasty treatment from a homemade sweet and smoky aioli. Aioli is really just a fancy word for thinned out and flavored mayonnaise. This delicious smother sauce starts with homemade mayonnaise (or you can use your favorite brand) combined with a little honey, mustard and sweet barbeque sauce. This sauce is also super tasty paired with tater tots or baked chicken tenders!
If you love venison, try out these other fantastic venison recipes: Venison Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, Venison Chili, Venison Stroganoff and Marinated Venison Chops!
Over the river and through the woods, a lovely deer made it’s way into my kitchen, complements of my hunter husband. Every fall my man goes on multi-day excursion to hunt with a group of five other fellas, all of which are my immediate family or …
Know what I love about you guys?? That you’re all game for wild game. After a great response from my post on venison stroganoff, I feel I owe it to you to give you another awesome spin on how I prepare venison in this veggies and …
Venison is a meat I grew up eating which harnesses a unique field to table flavor. It also carries a heaping dose of nostalgia. My dad used to take me ice fishing when I was young with my brother and sister. We would play endless rounds of card games like Kingman’s Corner and Crazy 8’s and eat endless amounts of Snickers candy bars and venison hot sticks. Then, in a sugar crazed frenzy further fueled by soda pop, we’d take off out onto the ice and skate around in a sad attempt at hockey. Venison stroganoff is one of my favorite venison recipes. This is my take on a creamy comfort dish that reminds me of many winters at home as a kid.
After meeting my father for the first time, my husband fell in love with the annual deer hunting adventure and spends a long weekend each year hanging out with the guys in the woods dangling from trees in freezing temps and walking through marsh and bramble in pursuit of deer (sounds like a GREAT time doesn’t it?? ha!). Some years are more prosperous than others and this year his efforts were rewarded with a nice stash of venison in our freezer. Venison stroganoff is a simple Hungarian style dish that easily blends the unique flavor of this lean game meat into a sauce perfect for ladling over pasta or smashed potatoes. You can also use beef in this recipe but if you have access to venison, give it a shot as this venison stroganoff will rock your socks off!!
Hungry for more venison recipes? You might also enjoy my Venison Steaks with Sweet Smoky Aioli, Veggies and Venison Chili , marinated venison chops , and venison tenderloin with creamy mustard sauce too!
