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Venison Burgers

These venison or deer burgers, which mix egg yolks and bacon into the meat to ensure juiciness, turn out remarkably tender and flavorful burgers. They're easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in a skillet.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 714 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground venison
  • 6 ounces uncooked bacon or pancetta ground or very finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce  or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 to 6 slices Emmentaler cheese (optional)
  • 4 to 6 good-quality burger buns toasted or grilled
  • Coarsely ground mustard (optional)
  • mayonnaise (optional)
  • sliced dill pickles (optional)
  • A handful arugula (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Build a really hot fire in a grill or preheat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the venison, bacon, salt, pepper, egg yolks, and Worcestershire sauce with your hands. The mixture will be sorta wet and sticky. Divvy the mixture into 4 to 6 balls and gently shape each blob into a 1 1/2-inch-thick patty.
  3. Carefully brush the grill rack or skillet with a little oil.
  4. Grill or sear the patties until well browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip and, if desired, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty, and then cook for about 3 minutes more for medium-rare to medium, or longer according to your desired doneness.
  5. Serve the burgers on buns with your desired combination of mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, and/or arugula.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 714kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 364mg (121%) Sodium 665mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 714

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 714kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 364mg 121%
Sodium 665mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.