Slow Cooker Shredded Venison for Tacos

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I use a venison roast with taco seasonings to make shredded venison tacos. It's a great alternative to beef and my family just loves them. Serve with the taco shells, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, taco sauce and anything else you like on your tacos.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
7
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 pounds venison roast

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ cups water

Directions

  1. Mix half the taco seasoning with the flour and cayenne pepper to taste and coat the meat with this mixture. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the roast in the oil and brown well on all sides.

  2. Place the meat in a slow cooker with the water and cook on low setting for 8 hours or on high setting for 5 hours. When meat is done, shred with a fork and season to your taste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
11g Fat
7g Carbs
64g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 235mg 78%
Sodium 449mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 64g 128%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 10mg 54%
Potassium 500mg 11%

* 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.