5.0 from 12 votes
Venison Burger Sliders
These little burgers are full of flavor, cook up quickly, and are so much fun to eat! The perfect use for ground venison.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Burgers:
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lard
Other Ingredients:
- 6 lices cheddar cheese, cut in half or in smaller squares/rectangles
- 12 brioche slider buns (toasted - optional)
- 4 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 4 leaves leaf lettuce, cut into approx 3"x3" pieces
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- mayonnaise, for serving
- ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- If meat is frozen, allow it to thaw enough to pull it out of the package. Then place the meat in a paper towel-lined bowl and allow to thaw overnight. Letting the liquid drain out of the meat will help the burgers stick together.
- Once meat is thawed, add in worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, salt, and pepper. Mix together by hand until well-combined.
- Divide meat into 4 equal parts. Then divide each quarter into 3 equal parts and roll into balls. You should have 12 balls total.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper into a rectangle the size of your griddle. Don't cut it too big or it could catch on fire!
- Heat cast iron griddle over high heat. Add lard to pan and spread it around so the whole griddle is coated.
- Place meatballs on griddle spaced evenly. They'll need space to be smashed into burgers.
- Place parchment paper over meatballs and press down with a sheet pan. Apply pressure all of the sheet pan to make sure you press them all evenly. Don't be afraid to really squish them!
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip. As soon as you flip them, top with cheese. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes and remove from griddle.
- Spread mayo on each bun half. Place cheeseburgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with ketchup, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
787IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 787IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.