From cozy stews to hearty pastas, these recipes will help you turn your venison into delicious, satisfying meals, all made in just one pot for easy cleanup.
Why Cook Venison?
✔️ Budget-Friendly: If you’re a hunter or have access to deer meat, it’s a great way to save money on groceries.
✔️ Hearty & Filling: These meals are perfect for keeping your family full and happy.
✔️ Easy Cleanup: One-pot meals mean fewer dishes and more time to spend with your loved ones.
1. Venison Stroganoff
1 lb. ground venison
8 oz egg noodles
1 cup beef broth
1 cup sour cream
1 onion, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large skillet, cook ground venison and diced onion until browned. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a boil. Add egg noodles, reduce heat, and simmer until noodles are cooked. Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Serve with: Green beans or side salad.
2. Venison Chili
1 lb. ground venison
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 packet chili seasoning
1 cup beef broth
Instructions:
In a large pot, cook venison and onion until browned. Add beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, and broth. Stir to combine and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve with: Cornbread or tortilla chips.
3. Slow Cooker Venison Stew
2 lbs. venison stew meat
3 large potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on low for 8 hours or until venison is tender. Stir before serving.
Serve with: Crusty bread.
4. Venison Sloppy Joes
1 lb. ground venison
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a skillet, cook venison and onion until browned. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, water, and garlic powder. Simmer on low for 10 minutes until thickened.
Serve with: Hamburger buns and pickle slices.
5. One-Pot Venison Goulash
1 lb. ground venison
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 small onion, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown venison and onion in a large skillet. Add tomatoes, broth, macaroni, and seasoning. Cover and simmer until pasta is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.
Serve with: Side salad or steamed broccoli.
6. Cheesy Venison Pasta Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
8 oz penne pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook venison in a large skillet until browned. Add marinara sauce, seasonings, and pasta with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until pasta is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.
Serve with: Garlic bread.
7. Venison Taco Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
1 cup cooked rice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
Instructions:
In a large skillet, brown venison. Add beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, and rice. Stir to combine and heat through. Top with cheese, cover, and let melt before serving.
Serve with: Tortilla chips or sour cream.
8. Venison Shepherd’s Pie Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 tsp onion powder
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown ground venison in a large oven-safe skillet. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, onion powder, frozen vegetables, salt, and pepper. Spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve with: toss salad or rolls.
9. Dutch Oven Venison Roast
2-3 lb. venison roast
4 carrots, chopped
4 potatoes, quartered
1 onion, sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. In a Dutch oven, sear the venison roast on all sides. Add vegetables, broth, herbs, and seasonings. Cover and roast for 3 hours or until tender.
Serve with: Buttermilk biscuits or sautéed green beans.
10. One-Pot Venison Pot Roast with Gravy
2 lb. venison roast
2 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Season and sear venison in a large pot. Remove and set aside. Sauté onion, add flour, and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add broth and Worcestershire. Return venison to the pot. Simmer covered for 2 hours until tender, adding more broth if needed.
Serve with: Mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
11. Balsamic Venison Tenderloin Skillet
1 lb. venison tenderloin, sliced into medallions
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a skillet. Add tenderloin medallions, sear 2-3 minutes per side. Add garlic, rosemary, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve with: Roasted asparagus or mashed cauliflower.
12. Venison Vegetable Soup
1 lb. ground venison
4 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups mixed frozen vegetables
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot, brown ground venison. Add broth, tomatoes, vegetables, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Serve with: Crackers or grilled cheese sandwiches.
13. Venison Tortellini Soup
1 lb. ground venison
1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Brown venison in a soup pot. Add sauce, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
Serve with: Caesar salad or breadsticks.
14. Venison and Rice Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tsp paprika
1/2 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Brown venison and onion in a large skillet. Add rice, broth, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
Serve with: Steamed broccoli or a simple salad.
15. Garlic Butter Venison Bites with Potatoes
1 lb. venison steak, cut into cubes
4 medium potatoes, cubed
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large skillet, cook potatoes in 1 tbsp butter until browned and tender. Remove and set aside. Add remaining butter and venison bites. Sauté until browned, stir in garlic and parsley. Return potatoes to the pan and mix.
Serve with: Sautéed green beans.
16. Venison Fajita Skillet
1 lb. venison steak, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 packet fajita seasoning
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
Heat oil in a skillet. Add venison and cook until just browned. Add peppers and onion, cook until soft. Stir in seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve with: Warm tortillas and guacamole.
17. Venison Enchilada Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
1 cup corn
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions:
Brown venison in a large skillet. Add enchilada sauce, corn, beans, and tortilla strips. Simmer for 10 minutes. Top with cheese, cover, and melt.
Serve with: Sour cream and chopped cilantro.
18. Ground Venison Pizza Pasta Bake
1 lb. ground venison
8 oz rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
1/2 cup mini pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cook pasta, drain. In the same skillet, brown venison. Add sauce, pasta, pepperoni, and seasoning. Mix and top with cheese. Cover until cheese melts.
Serve with: Garlic knots or Caesar salad.
19. One-Pot Venison Cabbage Roll Soup
1 lb. ground venison
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a soup pot, brown venison. Add cabbage, broth, tomato sauce, rice, and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
Serve with: Rye bread or cornbread.
20. Creamy Mushroom Venison Pasta
1 lb. ground venison
8 oz pasta of choice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Cook venison and mushrooms in a large skillet. Add soup, milk, garlic powder, and pasta with 2 cups water. Cover and simmer until pasta is cooked through.
Serve with: Steamed peas or salad.
21. Venison Philly Cheesesteak Skillet
1 lb. venison steak, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp steak seasoning
Heat oil in skillet. Cook venison, pepper, and onion until tender. Sprinkle with seasoning and top with cheese. Cover until cheese melts.
Serve with: Hoagie rolls or over rice.
22. Venison Lasagna Skillet
1 lb. ground venison
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 cups water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Brown venison in a deep skillet. Add sauce, noodles, seasoning, and water. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender. Drop a few spoonsful of ricotta and top with mozzarella. Cover until cheese melts.
Serve with: Garlic bread sticks.
23. Spicy Venison Jambalaya
1 lb. ground venison or sliced sausage
1 cup long-grain rice
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
In a large skillet, cook venison and veggies until browned. Add rice, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve with: Cornbread or sautéed okra.
24. Venison Bolognese Pasta
1 lb. ground venison
1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Cook venison in a large skillet. Add sauce, milk, seasoning, and 2 cups water. Add pasta. Cover and simmer until pasta is cooked and sauce is thickened.
Serve with: Parmesan and a side salad.
25. Sweet & Spicy Venison Asian Stir-Fry
1 lb. venison steak, thinly sliced
2 cups stir-fry vegetables
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp oil
Heat oil in a large skillet. Sear venison strips until browned. Add veggies, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sriracha. Stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
Serve with: White or jasmine rice.
Tips for Cooking Venison
✅ Add Moisture: Use sauces, broths, or gravies to keep your dishes moist and tender.
✅ Season Well: Venison pairs beautifully with garlic, onions, bold spices, and fresh herbs.
Venison: Delicious, Affordable, and Simple
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