Go Back
+ servings
the completed venison burgers recipe served with potato wedges and dipping sauce
Print

Venison Burgers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free
Servings 4
Calories 666kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces (350g) ground venison
  • 3 ½ ounces (100g) ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese for melting
  • 4 brioche burger buns toasted
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, pickles

Instructions

Cast Iron Skillet or Grill Method:

  • In a bowl, mix together venison, pork, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, then shape into 4 patties.
  • If cooking in a cast iron pan: preheat a cast iron pan with oil to medium, add burgers, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • To grill: preheat grill to medium high, oil grill grates, add burgers (with space between them), and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Just before they finish cooking on the second side, add cheese and let it melt before removing.
  • Allow the patties to rest for a few minutes, then build your burgers and serve.

Air Fryer Method:

  • Mix together venison, pork, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl and then shape into 4 patties.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
  • Spray the air fryer basket and add the burger patties.
  • Cook for about 8-10 minutes, depending on your desired doneness and turn them halfway through cooking.
  • When done, switch off the air fryer, top each patty with cheese, close the Air Fryer and let cheese melt on the burger for 1-2 minutes.
  • Allow to rest for a few minutes then build your burgers, and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to break up the ground meat well, so you avoid having thick bits with no seasoning.
  • Leave space between the burgers so they cook evenly all over.
  • If your Cast Iron Pan/ Grill / Air Fryer is small, you may need to cook the burgers in batches.
  • Shape the ground venison into similarly sized burger patties so that they cook at the same rate.
  • Feel free to toast the buns for an even better flavor.
  • To keep these low carb and gluten free, skip the burger bun and serve with a salad or in lettuce wraps.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
  • If served without the buns, there are 9 WW BluePlan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 4mg