Venison Burgers and Homemade Potato Chips

Why would you use DEER meat instead of hamburger or turkey?   Even when compared to lean beef, most cuts of venison typically have fewer calories. On average, a three-ounce portion of cooked deer meat contains 134 calories, whereas a three-ounce cut of cooked beef contains 247 calories.

(To read more about venison vs. ground beef please visit: http://www.livestrong.com/article/326549-nutritional-values-of-venison-vs-beef/#ixzz1yRsGVrvM)

SO with the health benefits in hand, I went on a recipe hunt to cut down on the TASTE of wild game.  Because lets face it, venison tastes...gamey.  Gamey is not the most awesome flavor.  I found 2 recipes that I think will cut down on the WILD taste and make them flavorful and delicious.

GRILLED Venison Burgers
1/2 cup onions, minced
1 pound ground venison
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg white (Large Egg)
1 tbsp (less or more depending on what you might like) Dijon Mustard

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and form in patties.  Put in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to allow the seasonings and onions to begin blending into the meat.  Grill on medium-high heat to desired done-ness.

Serve with Onions, Tomatoes, and more!

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Next is the potato chips.  We bought some Amish grown Red Potatoes from a country market and have been dying to make just the right thing with them.  This I believe will be the perfect way to use them.


Homemade Potato Chips

• potatoes, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
• canola oil cooking spray
• Coarse salt to taste or any other seasoning (chili powder, season salt, paprika)

Pat the potatoes dry between paper towels and arrange them in one layer in greased cookie pans. Spray and season each side of the potatoes, bake them in a preheated 500°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Sprinkle them with the salt if desired.


Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!