Goat Cheese Stuffed Venison Loin Recipes

ROSEMARY STUFFED GOAT CHEESE BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Dijon Spread:.
• In a small bowl, stir together all ingreadients.
• Preheat oven 425 degrees. Prepare dijon Spread. Spread over roast. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant - read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 135 degrees for medium rare doneness. Cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
• Cut roast into 8 slices about 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart, cutting to, but not through, the bottom of the roast. Tuck a slice of goat cheese into each cut (or spoon 1 T cream cheese into each cut). Sprinkle with snipped rosemary.
• To serve, slice through the roast between each cheese portion.

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Stir together ground lamb, garlic, mint, dill, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl until just combined.
• Shape lamb mixture into four 3-inch patties. Slice goat cheese log into 4 equal pieces. Place one goat cheese piece in the center of each patty and carefully wrap edges around cheese to enclose. Gently flatten each into a 4 inch patty.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (450°F to 650°F) or a stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. Oil grate or griddle.
• Grill patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and goat cheese melts, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve burgers on buns with arugula, aioli, and pickled red onions.

GOAT CHEESE & PEAR STUFFED TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute pears in butter until tender., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; open roast and cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic., Spread the pears, arugula, cheese and herbs over meat to within 1 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch intervals with kitchen string., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Bake at 425° for 40-50 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing., In a small saucepan, saute shallots in butter until tender. Add sherry; cook over low heat for 4 minutes. Add broth and tarragon. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with beef.