Venison Stir-Fry Recipe: A High-Protein Dinner with Fresh Veggies
Try this venison stir fry recipe—tender, protein-packed deer meat meets fresh veggies for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb venison cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup sweet pepper strips
- 1 carrot strips
- 1 onion strips
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Place the venison, 1 tablespoon olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and wine vinegar in a plastic bag. Stir, seal, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.1 lb venison, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 4 tbsp soy sauce
- In the remaining olive oil, sauté the onion, pepper, and carrot, stirring, for 5 minutes.1 cup sweet pepper, 1 onion , 1 carrot
- Add the venison slices along with the remaining marinade and honey to the pan. Stir and fry for 10 minutes.1 tbsp honey
- Add the broccoli and garlic, then stir-fry everything together for another 3–4 minutes.1/2 cup broccoli florets, 2 cloves garlic
- Serve the venison stir fry and garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, green onions, and rice.
Notes
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- Slice Thin: Cut the venison into thin strips so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
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- Don't Skip the Marinade: It adds depth and keeps the meat from drying out.
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- Fresh Veggies Work Best: Crisp, colorful vegetables help balance the rich meat.
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- Add Spice: A dash of chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha adds a nice kick.
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- Cook Hot and Fast: Stir fry the venison slices in the large skillet over medium-high heat to get those flavorful sears.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3786IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 5mg