Deer Cheeseburger Rice

This recipe is one for your own recipe book.  Its quick, easy, and delicious. It also hides the wild flavor of the deer.  If you're trying to clean out some ground deer before next season begins, give this recipe a try.

Ingredients
1 pound ground deer
2 T mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ketchup
1 medium sized onion chopped
1 1/2 cups brown rice uncooked
1 1/2 cups water

Directions:
Brown deer meat and drain the grease.  While your meat is browning, place rice and water into a saucepan and follow the cooking directions on the package.  Once the rice is cooked, add the rice, mustard, ketchup and onion to the browned meat.  Cover the mixture on low heat for about 3-4 minutes to allow the onions to become tender.  Then remove from heat and add the shredded cheese.  Serve with tomato or pickles and enjoy!

This recipe is linked to Seasonal Sundays

Marinated Grilled Deer Tenderloin

Wow! This is the best deer tenderloin I have ever made, and the preparation is simple.  I will add that this is the first tenderloin I have ever marinated, and I must say the marinade did its job and took a great deal of the "gamey" flavor out of the deer.  So, if you enjoy a strong wild flavor do not marinate the loin.  By the way, my wife even enjoyed the little piece she tried!

Ingredients:
1/2 bottle of Steak and Chop Marinade (any brand)
1 medium to small Deer tenderloin

Directions:
Start by defrosting the meat.  Once the meat is defrosted, place it into a zip lock bag and add your favorite marinade.  Let the meat sit 24 hours in the fridge.  When ready to cook, heat your grill to about 400 degrees and add the meat.  Let the meat cook for 10-15 minutes on both sides.  When cooking, do not open the grill lid or flip too often.  Once the meat is removed from the grill allow it to sit for about 10 minutes so the juice soaks into the meat.  Then cut and serve with your favorite potatoes and veggies. 

And, for those who enjoy wine, a nice red wine would go great with this meal.