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This ground venison tacos recipe is absolutely loaded with flavor. Sweet pineapple, smoky chipotles, and perfectly seasoned ground venison come together in this delectable dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Serve with diced onion and fresh cilantro for a perfect bite every time!
For this recipe I was inspired by the flavors found in tacos al pastor and translated them into an easy venison recipe. You’ll be enjoying the deep and rich flavors in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients for this recipe
The tacos are served on tortilla shells with diced onion and cilantro. Lime wedges are a must when eating homemade tacos, in my opinion! Including venison sausage breakfast tacos!
How to make Ground Venison Tacos
This is just a brief overview, find detailed instructions in the recipe card below!
My favorite way to dress a taco is in the “street taco” style – just onion and cilantro. Finished with a squeeze of lime.
The Midwestern way to dress a taco is with a lot of shredded cheese and chopped iceberg. Maybe some sour cream. I won't judge whichever way you choose!
You’ll enjoy these tacos again and again, they’re that delish. And that simple! Plus, if you have leftovers, the meat makes ahh-mazing ground venison taco salads the next day!
What if I don't like spicy food?
You can either omit the chipotles in adobo altogether, just use the adobo sauce, or seed the chipotle peppers before slicing and adding to the meat. These variations are from least spicy to most spicy, respectively.
Other Fantastic Ground Venison Recipes
- Venison Shepherd's Pie
- Homemade Venison Meatballs
- Venison Meatloaf Recipe
- Easy Venison Stroganoff
- Cheesy Venison Enchiladas
Watch the recipe video!
Ground Venison Tacos
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground venison
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple
- 2 – 4 chipotle peppers in adobo diced
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 package taco seasoning
- Tortilla shells for serving
- Diced onion and cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, stirring to coat, and cook until onions begin to turn soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground venison and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple and chipotles in adobo (use only 2 for a milder heat or up to 4 for more spice). Allow juice to reduce slightly before stirring in orange juice and taco seasoning. Cook meat until thickened and saucy.
- Serve in warmed tortillas with additional onion and cilantro, and a wedge of lime, if desired.
Video
Notes
- Ground beef can be substituted, if desired, but be sure to drain the fat after browning before continuing on with the recipe as instructed.
· by Amanda Gajdosik