Ground Venison Burgers Recipe
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Ground Venison Burgers

By: Jerry Honeyager 
"Even folks who aren't fans of venison will enjoy these zippy burgers, deliciously topped with pepper cheese and a cool lime-mustard mayonnaise. 'My son, who's an avid hunter, gave me this super recipe,' says Jerry Honeyager of North Prairie, Wisconsin."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground venison
  • 8 hamburger buns, split
  • 8 slices Pepper Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, mustard and lime peel; cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. In a bowl, combine the onions, yogurt, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Pan-fry, grill or broil until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns; top with cheese and mayonnaise mixture.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by jmarie617   view full review
If I could give this 10 stars.. I would. For the FIRST time in my history with this website I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Ronnie   view full review
Very tasty. I adore venison, but sometimes find it dry beacuse there is so little fat in it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Bridget   view full review
This is our FAVORITE burger recipe, ever! It's great with ground turkey and lean beef too. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by Tynie   view full review
One of the best burgers I've ever had, I used ground bison instead, I also used whole wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by MayberryGal   view full review
Made these last night and they were WONDERFUL! I have never had venison burgers before but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by ESPALIER   view full review
I have quite a wide variety of taste-buds in my family including 4 teenagers and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Susan   view full review
These were not gamey. We cooked for 8 to 9 minutes on the George Forman grill for 1/2" thick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by outdoorsgirl   view full review
These were amazing, even my Husband who does not like Jalapenos loved them. I made them with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by Big N Tasty   view full review
WOW, fantastic burgers! My wife even commented that these were probably one of the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by melissa   view full review
the lime must be the key, this was wonderful! i did add a few extra spices, but i don't think...

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