Name: Best Venison Sloppy Joe Recipe
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds venison ground; 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons diced onion; 1 bell pepper diced and seeded; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 /2 cup water or bee; 1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon or more to taste of Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat is optional

One of my all-time favorite hamburger bun-filled sandwiches is these are truly the Best Venison Sloppy Joe's recipe on the planet!

This childhood nostalgic meal brings me back to simple days when Mom made an Italian version of sloppy joes and we just loved them.

When it comes to cooking wild game and venison ground, this is the favorite in our home with all the same flavors that meld together in this one pan meal.

If you enjoy easy meals these sloppy joes come together in no time and on the table in less than 30 minutes!

If you're looking for ground venison recipes you may also like to try our Venison Hamburger Salisbury Steak or BBQ Venison Meatloaf but fabulous flavorful ground venison meals.

Check out our printable recipe at the end of this post and find out why these are the best venison sandwiches you'll ever taste.

Gather The Ingredients Needed to Make Venison Sloppy Joes

venison ground: any ground meats can be used in this recipe however we adjusted some of the flavors to eliminate much of the wild game flavors you may adjust the seasonings to taste
olive oil or vegetable oil: saute the vegetables in oil, this flavors the oil before adding the meat
diced onion: brings lots of flavor to the meat you're using when carmelized by sauteing
bell pepper diced and seeded: for those who prefer a spicier sloppy joe add a fresh chopped jalapeno pepper or another prefer
garlic, minced: adds lots of flavor to the meat
water or beer: we prefer to use beer however you can substitute water for non alcohol
ketchup or tomato sauce: ketchup will bring much flavor with more sweetness whereas tomato sauce will be less sugar flavors
brown sugar: use light or dark to decrease the acidic flavors
yellow mustard: the vinegar in mustard will enhance all the flavors and again will cut down the sweetness
chili powder: commonly made from red chili peppers enhances flavor and color
Worcestershire sauce: tangy and adds depth in flavor to the venison or loose meat you're using
salt and pepper to taste: this is a personal taste some like more salt than others, add this at the end to your own preferences
cayenne pepper: heat is optional this will make a spicy sloppy joe

sloppy joe pan full of loose cooked venison in a deep fry pan

Substitutions and Other Ideas for a Gourmet Style Sloppy Joe:

Ground turkey, chicken, hamburger, lamb, pork all can be substituted for venison
Pour over garlic bread
Pour over mashed potatoes or baking potatoes
Add cooked rice for a fabulous side dish
Additional vegetables celery, and sliced mushrooms can be added to this sauce
Any kind of beans can be added to this sauce for a chili-style venison sauce

Tips for Making the Best Venison Sloppy Joes

venison is a drier meat make sure you grease the pan and add oil when cooking the meats and vegetables to add the extra moisture
simmer for at least 35 minutes to thicken the sauce and get the meat infused with all the flavors from the seasonings
always taste your food to add more or less salt, pepper, and even extra sauces for more flavor to your preference
follow the same instructions for ground beef, turkey, pork, lamb, or whatever meat you're using
hard rolls, hamburger buns, garlic bread, brioche buns, filled flat bread or pita bread, and tortilla wraps are all good choices for serving.
cheese lovers add shredded cheese to your sloppy joe!
set up a serving bar with freshly chopped celery, sliced mushrooms, diced red onions, diced tomatoes, crispy bacon and pile it on your sandwich

all the sloppy joe ingredients in one pan simmering

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American

Yield: 10

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Best Venison Sloppy Joe Recipe

Traditional sloppy Joes meets venison in this delicious, a recipe perfect for a flavorful ground venison in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 pounds venison ground
2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 bell pepper diced and seeded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 /2 cup water or bee
1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon or more to taste of Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat is optional

Instructions

Saute the garlic, onion, and pepper in oil for 2 minutes.
Add the venison to the skillet and stir with vegetables until nice and browned.
Add the water or beer.
Mix in ketchup or tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire, seasonings, then the salt, and pepper.to taste
Simmer on low and cook until the mixture thickens.
If too thicken add 1/2 or more water or beer.
Serve piled high into hard rolls or hamburger rolls.

Notes

Tips for Making the Best Venison Sloppy Joes

venison is a drier meat make sure you grease the pan and add oil when cooking the meats and vegetables to add the extra moisture
simmer for at least 35 minutes to thicken the sauce and get the meat infused with all the flavors from the seasonings
always taste your food to add more or less salt, pepper, and even extra sauces for more flavor to your preference
follow the same instructions for ground beef, turkey, pork, lamb, or whatever meat you're using
hard rolls, hamburger buns, garlic bread, brioche buns, filled flat bread or pita bread, and tortilla wraps are all good choices for serving.
cheese lovers add shredded cheese to your sloppy joe!
set up a serving bar with freshly chopped celery, sliced mushrooms, diced red onions, diced tomatoes, crispy bacon and pile it on your sandwich

Substitutions and Other Ideas for a Gourmet Style Sloppy Joe:

Ground turkey, chicken, hamburger, lamb, pork all can be substituted for venison
Pour over garlic bread
Pour over mashed potatoes or baking potatoes
Add cooked rice for a fabulous side dish
Additional vegetables celery, and sliced mushrooms can be added to this sauce
Any kind of beans can be added to this sauce for a chili-style venison sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories

188

Fat (grams)

9 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3 g

Carbs (grams)

5 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

4 g

Sugar (grams)

4 g

Protein (grams)

20 g

Sodium (milligrams)

223 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

73 mg

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