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21 Venison Burger Recipes that Will Make You Drool!

21 Best Venison Burger Recipes

Are you tired of the same old beef burgers? Looking for a lean and flavorful alternative? Look no further than venison burgers! These juicy and succulent patties are a game-changer when it comes to burger night. Whether you're a seasoned venison lover or trying it for the first time, this blog post is here to guide you through the best venison burger recipes.

From classic flavor combinations to unique twists, get ready to elevate your burger game and impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering creations. Let's dive in and discover the delicious world of venison burgers!

1. Cheesy Venison Burger

Cheesy Venison Burger

The Cheesy Venison Burger is a delightful surprise for burger lovers. Made with lean ground venison, it offers a flavorful and cleaner eating experience. The addition of shredded cheese and egg ensures a perfectly held-together patty.

Topped with grilled peppers, sliced tomato, avocado, and a mix of herbs, this burger is a burst of flavors. The aioli adds a tangy and creamy touch. Whether you use venison or beef, this burger is a delicious treat.

2. Venison Burgers

Venison Burgers

The Venison Burgers recipe offers a flavorful twist on traditional burgers. The use of venison meat, combined with a mix of seasonings, creates a juicy and delicious patty. The addition of ground pork helps to keep the lean venison moist.

The option to cook on the grill or in a cast iron pan provides versatility. Overall, this recipe is a great choice for those looking to try something different with their burgers.

3. Ultra Juicy Venison Burgers

Ultra Juicy Venison Burgers

The Ultra Juicy Venison Burgers recipe is a game-changer for venison lovers. The addition of pork fat keeps the burgers moist and flavorful, while the Worcestershire sauce adds a touch of acidity to balance the gamey taste.

The spice mixture enhances the overall flavor profile. The recipe includes expert tips, such as using a cast-iron skillet for a perfect sear and flipping the burgers only once. Overall, these burgers are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their venison burger game.

4. Venison Burger

Venison Burger

The Venison Burger recipe features juicy ground deer meat patties topped with smoked gouda cheese, sautéed onions, and a savory sauce made from Dijon mustard, A.1. Steak sauce, and mayo. The burger is cooked to perfection, with a brown crust and a moist interior.

The caramelized onions add a sweet and tangy flavor, complemented by the smoky gouda cheese. The pretzel bun adds a unique touch to the overall experience. Overall, this recipe offers a flavorful and satisfying venison burger option.

5. Cast-Iron Venison Burger

Cast-Iron Venison Burger

The Cast-Iron Venison Burger is a flavorful and unique twist on the classic burger. Made with lean venison meat, the burger is seasoned with dried cherries, red wine, bacon, onions, garlic, and sage for a delicious blend of flavors.

Cooked in a hot cast-iron skillet, the burger is topped with cheese and served with a spicy fry sauce. It's a must-try recipe for venison lovers looking for a tasty and satisfying burger option.

6. Smoked and Grilled Venison Burgers

Smoked And Grilled Venison Burgers

The Smoked and Grilled Venison Burgers recipe takes traditional venison burgers to the next level by adding a smoky flavor using Camp Chef's smoke vault.

The combination of ground venison and beef, along with chopped onion and shredded pepper jack cheese, creates a flavorful and juicy patty. After smoking at 200 degrees for 20 minutes, the burgers are finished on a hot grill. This recipe is a delicious twist on a summer favorite.

7. Juicy Venison Burgers with Smoky Aioli

Juicy Venison Burgers With Smoky Aioli

The Juicy Venison Burgers with Smoky Aioli recipe is a must-try for venison lovers. The addition of bacon adds both fat and smoky flavor, resulting in juicy and flavorful burgers.

The smoky aioli is a perfect accompaniment, adding a delicious and tangy kick. This recipe is easy to make and the burgers can be prepared ahead of time. Serve them on buns with your favorite toppings for a mouthwatering meal.

8. Blue Cheese Burger

Blue Cheese Burger

The Blue Cheese Burger is a flavorful and moist venison burger recipe. The addition of blue cheese, onions, and mushrooms enhances the taste and texture of the lean venison meat.

The recipe also includes garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper for added flavor. Overall, this burger is a delicious option for those looking to enjoy a unique twist on a classic burger using ground venison.

9. Juicy Ground Venison Burgers

Juicy Ground Venison Burgers

The Juicy Ground Venison Burgers recipe is a flavorful and satisfying alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made with ground venison, the burgers are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection.

The addition of lard or bacon fat adds richness, while Worcestershire sauce enhances the savory flavor. Served on buttered and toasted brioche buns with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and mustard, these venison burgers are a delicious and unique option for burger lovers.

10. Caprese Venison Burger

Caprese Venison Burger

The Caprese Venison Burger is a delicious twist on the classic burger, featuring ground venison mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Grilled to perfection, these burgers are packed with flavor and offer a gourmet twist to your usual burger experience. Whether served as a burger salad bowl or between your choice of bread, this recipe is a must-try for venison lovers.

11. Juicy Oven-Baked Venison Burgers

Juicy Oven-Baked Venison Burgers

The Juicy Oven-Baked Venison Burgers are a delicious and flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers. The addition of an egg helps bind the ground venison mixture together, resulting in moist and tender burgers.

These burgers are best cooked in a cast-iron pan for a nice sear, and then finished in the oven to ensure they are cooked to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy a juicy and satisfying venison burger experience.

12. Venison Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Venison Mushroom Swiss Burgers

The Venison Mushroom Swiss Burgers are a true delight for burger lovers. The combination of perfectly caramelized mushrooms and onions, along with gooey melted Swiss cheese, creates a flavor explosion.

The juicy venison patty adds a unique twist to this classic burger. With simple ingredients, this recipe proves that sometimes less is more when it comes to creating amazing food. Overall, these burgers are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their burger game.

13. Venison Burgers with Blue Cheese

Venison Burgers With Blue Cheese

The Venison Burgers with Blue Cheese recipe offers a unique twist on traditional beef burgers. Topped with gin cooked peaches, blue cheese, and basil, these burgers provide a delightful combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.

The addition of smoked streaky bacon adds a savory element to the lean venison meat. While best cooked over an open flame, they can also be prepared on a griddle or frying pan. Overall, these gourmet burgers are a delicious choice for those looking to explore different burger options beyond beef.

14. Deer Burger

Deer Burger

The Deer Burger recipe is a great option for those looking to enjoy venison without the gamey taste. The addition of Worcestershire sauce helps to counter the wild flavor, while the combination of fat, cracker crumbs, and egg helps bind the patties together, preventing them from falling apart on the grill.

The use of saltine cracker crumbs also ensures a juicy burger by absorbing and releasing liquids during cooking. Overall, this recipe provides a delicious and flavorful venison burger option.

15. Ultimate Venison Burgers

Ultimate Venison Burgers

The Ultimate Venison Burgers recipe is a game-changer for venison enthusiasts. With minimal effort and prep time, these burgers can be cooked in various ways, including on the stovetop, in the oven, on a gas grill, or on a smoker/pellet grill.

The addition of bacon or pork fat prevents the lean venison meat from drying out, resulting in juicy and flavorful burgers. The recipe also offers room for experimentation with different add-ins like cheese, onions, and spices. Whether you're using ground deer, elk, or beef, this recipe is versatile and guarantees a delicious burger every time.

16. Juicy Venison Burgers

Juicy Venison Burgers

The Juicy Venison Burgers recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to make delicious and flavorful venison burgers. The key to these burgers is adding wagyu beef tallow to the ground venison, resulting in juicy and non-gamey patties.

With the addition of sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and a brioche bun, these burgers are a mouthwatering delight. Perfectly cooked on the grill, they are a must-try for venison enthusiasts.

17. Ground Venison Burgers

Ground Venison Burgers

The Ground Venison Burgers recipe is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy deer meat. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and grated butter adds depth and moisture to the lean meat.

With just a few basic ingredients, these burgers are easy to make and hold together well. Whether cooked on a skillet or grill, they turn out juicy and delicious. Topped with your favorite condiments, these burgers are a tasty option for any venison lover.

18. Venison Burger Seasoning

Venison Burger Seasoning

Venison Burger Seasoning is a simple and flavorful blend that takes your venison burgers to the next level. This seasoning recipe uses common pantry ingredients such as garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne, and optional sugar.

By adding a small amount of these seasonings during patty preparation and just before cooking, you can enhance the natural flavors of the venison without overpowering it. This versatile seasoning blend can be easily mixed together and stored for future use. Overall, Venison Burger Seasoning is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their venison burger game.

19. Venison Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Venison Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Venison Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a mouthwatering combination of burger, cheesesteak, and Sloppy Joe flavors. The game meat is properly seasoned and flavored with Worcestershire sauce, bacon, and fresh parsley. The sauce, made with beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch, adds a deliciously "sloppy" texture.

The dish is topped with melted Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese for an indulgent touch. Serve on hamburger buns for a satisfying meal. Reheating leftovers is easy, just add a little more broth for that perfect texture. Overall, a must-try recipe for venison lovers.

20. Venison Salisbury Steak

Venison Salisbury Steak

Venison Salisbury Steak is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. The venison patties are seasoned with minced onion, garlic, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh parsley. Panko breadcrumbs help bind the patties together.

The homemade gravy, made with onions, mushrooms, thyme, beef stock, flour, and butter, adds a rich and savory flavor. This recipe is a great option for those looking to try game meat, and it can be served with creamy mashed potatoes or noodles. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.

21. Venison Parmesan

Venison Parmesan

Venison Parmesan is a delicious and versatile way to prepare backstrap. The crispy, pan-fried venison is topped with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella, creating a mouthwatering combination.

It's a great option for those who are not typically fans of venison, as the texture is similar to veal. Serve it over spaghetti with a side of crusty garlic bread for a satisfying meal.