Venison Steak Strips Recipes

VENISON STEAK STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut steaks into 1/2 inch wide strips, trimming excess fat.
• Mix marinade ingredients in medium bowl.
• Add steak strips into marinade and let soak at least 1 hour.
• In a gallon ziploc bag combine flour, cajun seasoning, pepper and paprika.
• Put steak strips a handful at a time into the flour mixture, zip bag closed and shake until meat is fully coated.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat add enough oil to completely cover the bottom of the pan.
• Shake excess flour off steak strips and, in batches, fry them in the oil about 2 minutes, flip them over and fry 2 more minutes until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary.
• Place cooked strips onto paper towels to absorb oil.

GRILLED VENISON STEAKS

Steps:

• Place venison steaks in cold water for 20 minutes to remove extra blood, changing the water halfway through depending on how bloody the meat is.
• While the steaks are soaking, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, rosemary, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon zip-top bag.
• Remove steaks from the water and pat dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the zip-top bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat for 10 minutes and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steaks from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook steaks on the preheated grill for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C).
• Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice into strips, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

VENISON FINGERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in skillet or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the flour, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Dip venison strips in egg, then in the flour mixture to evenly coat.
• Fry coated venison strips in the hot oil until golden brown.
• Melt the brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the mustard. Serve as a dipping sauce with venison strips.

MARINATED VENISON STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut the venison into 1/4-inch-thick strips about 1 1/2 inches wide, or into slightly thicker small steaks.
• Mix all remaining ingredients and marinate the venison strips in the mixture for several hours or even days (refrigerate).
• Grill the strips quickly over a very hot charcoal fire, basting as necessary; or pan broil a few at a time in a very hot, cast-iron skillet. Do not overcook: a minute or less on the first side and 10 to 20 seconds on the other. Serve with crusty bread and some of the marinade, heated and reduced, for dipping.

VENISON STEAK WITH PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the gravy by simmering all the ingredients together until the redcurrant jelly has completely melted. Keep warm.
• Steam or simmer the potatoes until just tender, about 8 mins, then drain well and add a few drops of oil.
• Lay the venison on a board. Sprinkle some of the black pepper and a little salt on each side, pressing the pepper into the steaks. Heat the remaining oil in a pan. When it has a shimmering surface, add the steaks, 2 at a time. Cook for 2 mins on each side for rare, 3 mins for medium and 4 mins for well done. When cooked, return them all to the pan and pour over the sauce. Warm for 1 min, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the potatoes and peas, if you like, and any extra sauce spooned over.

VENISON STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients together in a small measuring cup.
• Place venison steaks in a large zip lock bag.
• Pour marinade over steaks and seal bag.
• Place bag in a flat casserole dish so that the steaks are in a single layer.
• Refrigerate and marinate at least 4 hours, turning every half hour to marinate each side.
• Drain marinade and grill steaks to desired doneness.
• I double or triple this recipe for each addition package of steak. Any wild game steak can be used in this recipe.

PAN-FRIED VENISON STEAK

Steps:

• Flatten venison to 1/4-in. thickness. Place saltines in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Coat venison with saltines, then dip in egg mixture and coat a second time with saltines. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).