Recipes | Ohio Deer Hunter

Classic Venison Stew Ingredients: Diced deer meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beef broth, red wine, flour, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Method: Brown the meat, then slow-cook with vegetables, broth, wine, and herbs until tender. Venison Chili Ingredients: Ground deer meat, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Method: Cook the meat with onions and garlic, add tomatoes and spices, then simmer with beans. Venison Jerky Ingredients: Thinly sliced deer meat, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and liquid smoke. Method: Marinate the meat slices and dehydrate in a low oven or dehydrator until dry. Grilled Venison Steaks Ingredients: Venison steaks, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Method: Marinate steaks with oil, garlic, and rosemary, then grill to the desired doneness. Venison Meatballs Ingredients: Ground deer meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Method: Mix ingredients, form into balls, and bake or fry until cooked through. Venison Shepherd's Pie Ingredients: Minced deer meat, vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mashed potatoes, and cheese. Method: Cook meat with vegetables and broth, top with mashed potatoes and cheese, then bake. Venison Tacos Ingredients: Ground deer meat, taco seasoning, tortillas, and your choice of taco toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa). Method: Cook meat with taco seasoning, then serve in tortillas with toppings. Venison Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: Ground deer meat, canned tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, red wine, milk, and Italian herbs. Method: Cook meat with vegetables, add tomatoes and wine, simmer, then finish with milk. Venison Sausage and Peppers Ingredients: Venison sausages, bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Method: Brown sausages, then cook with peppers, onion, and sauce. Venison Roast Ingredients: Venison roast, onions, carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Method: Brown roast, then slow cook with vegetables, broth, and wine in an oven or slow cooker. Each of these recipes brings out the unique flavor of deer meat and can be adjusted to suit personal taste preferences. Enjoy your cooking!