Venison Bacon Burgers

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These tasty, juicy venison burgers make a change from normal beef patties.

Looking into a venison bacon burger, topped with lettuce, tomato and onion, sandwiched between a brioche bun.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 slices bacon, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 shallots, minced

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 pounds ground venison

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 large egg, beaten to mix

  • 6 hamburger buns

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make venison bacon burgers.

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  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy.

    Bacon cooked in a skillet until browned and crispy.

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  3. Pour bacon and grease into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool.

    Bacon and greased poured into a heatproof bowl.

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  4. Heat oil in a skillet. Add shallots and garlic. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.

    Shallots and garlic cooking in skillet until softened.

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  5. Mix with bacon.

    Shallots and garlic mixed with bacon.

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  6. Mix venison with cooled bacon mixture. Season with Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in egg until evenly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    Venison mixed with bacon, and seasoned.

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  7. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

  8. Shape venison mixture into 6 patties.

    Venison bacon burgers shaped into six patties.

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  9. Grill to desired doneness. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.

    Patties grilled until desired doneness, served with toasted buns.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481 Calories
24g Fat
25g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 574mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 555mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.