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Switch up your grilling game with these Venison Burgers. These perfectly seasoned burgers come together quickly for an easy dinner idea.
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Venison Burger
You guys, I love this time of the year!! The weather is starting to get warmer. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping. The local farmer’s market has some of the most amazing produce. And grilling season is officially in full-swing!
If you’re looking for a new way to use up some of your ground venison, then today’s recipe is for you! Guys, you have to try these Venison Burgers before summer is over. If you’re not a fan of venison, this recipe works equally as well with ground beef!
This sandwich recipe is so easy, too! We mix a few seasonings in the ground meat, shape it, grill it, and eat it! Easy peasy!
What to serve with Venison Burgers
Of course, one of our favorites is French fries! I’m a big fan of Sweet Potato Fries, so sometimes we go that route. Here are a few other suggestions that we enjoy in the Love Bakes Good Cakes house:
- Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Creamy Pea Salad
- The Best Coleslaw Recipe
- Creamy Chipotle Pasta Salad
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
- Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Taco Pasta Salad
Best way to reheat a Venison Burger
There are a few different ways to reheat your burgers. My personal preference is in the oven, followed by the grill, and lastly, the microwave. Below, you’ll find my recommendation on how to reheat your patties.
OVEN: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the patty on a cooling rack on a baking sheet. Heat the burger for 3-7 minutes, or until heated through.
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GRILL: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the patty over the heat source and grill for 2-3 minutes, flip the patty, and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
MICROWAVE: Place a patty on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel. Microwave on 30% power for 2-3 minutes or until fully heated through.
Venison Burgers recipe
- ground venison
- light brown sugar
- ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce –
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
- cheese slices, optional
- hamburger buns and toppings, for serving
How to make Venison Burgers
Time needed: 15 minutes
How to make Venison Burgers
- Combine the ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Make the patties.
Divide the meat mixture into 6 even-sized patties. Make a small indention in the center of each patty and place them on a sheet tray until you are ready to grill.
- Cook the burgers.
Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Place the burgers on the grill without them touching for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. Flip the burgers and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until your desired doneness.
- Add the cheese (optional)
If you are using cheese: A couple of minutes before the burgers are ready, add a slice of cheese on top. Close the grill and let the cheese melt on top.
- Serve.
Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with your favorite burger toppings.
Recipe Tips
- This is an extremely flavorful burger seasoning, and it also works well with ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground pork!
- Change up the flavor of your burgers by trying different spices and seasonings.
- I suggest not cooking these over medium-well (155°F) as venison meat tends to dry out, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Ground venison is very similar in taste to ground beef, so it works well in dishes that call for ground beef.
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Venison Burgers
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground venison
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices cheese, optional
- Hamburger Buns
- Burger Toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the meat mixture into 6 even-sized patties. Make a small indention in the center of each patty and place them on a sheet tray until you are ready to grill.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Place the burgers on the grill without them touching for about 3-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness. Flip the burgers and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until your desired doneness.
- If you are using cheese: A couple of minutes before the burgers are ready, add a slice of cheese on top. Close the grill and let the cheese melt on top.
- Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with your favorite burger toppings.
Notes
- This is an extremely flavorful burger seasoning, and it also works well with ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground pork!
- Change up the flavor of your burgers by trying different spices and seasonings.
- I suggest not cooking these over medium-well (155°F) as venison meat tends to dry out, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Ground venison is very similar in taste to ground beef, so it works well in dishes that call for ground beef.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
