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Ground Venison Tacos
These Ground Venison Tacos feature smoky and umami flavors that play off the earthy flavor of deer meat. Pair with a Red Wine Vinaigrette Slaw to take these deer meat tacos to the next level of awesome.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon bacon grease
- 2 pounds ground venison
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ 7.5 ounce can chipotle en adobo peppers
Instructions
- Add ½ can of chipotle en adobo peppers to a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in a large pan over medium heat. Once liquified, add onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, and cook for 45 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Add ground venison and cook for around 10 minutes, or until completely browned.
- Add cumin, paprika, processed chipotle en adobo peppers, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Serve with Red Wine Vinaigrette Slaw or any garnishes you'd like.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.