Venison Sloppy Joes w/ a twist

by | Apr 29, 2018 | Cook, Recipes

Part of the reason that cooking is going to be a big part of this blog is that I do a lot of it. I do as much of it as I can in or on cast iron. Cast iron spreads heat well, is durable, and is a very versatile cooking tool since it can handle literally any surface. I use mine everywhere from in the over, on the range top, over a fire, and even sitting clear in the middle of a pile of hot coals.

This one’s a little different, but sadly there’s nothing as badass as cooking in a bed of coals in this recipe.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 lb ground venison

1 medium onion (I use red, but it’s your preference)

1 small-medium bell pepper

4-5 small-medium golden potatoes (i used 5 and fed two people with plenty leftover)

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

5-6 slices of provolone cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon ketchup

1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Several cups of vegetable oil for frying (amount depend on number of fries

Directions:

  • Rinse potatoes under cold water and pat dry
  • Slice into desired french fry length and width
  • Dice red onion and bell pepper
  • Place raw fries in cast iron dutch oven or large pot
  • Fill with vegetable oil until all fries are covered
  • Place pot with fries on burner set to high
  • Once oil starts boiling set timer for 15 minutes, check at 12 minutes, fries may be done quickly dependent on quantity
  • Do not stir fries until appx. 12 minute mark, otherwise they’ll just break
  • If the fries are finished prior to meal time, place them on a paper towel lined baking sheet and place in the oven on warm
  • Place a large cast iron skillet on burner set to medium.
  • Add olive oil after burner gets hot. Rotate pan to cover thoroughly.
  • Add ground venison and brown.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • After venison is brown, remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add vegetables to skillet and cook down. I added a little black pepper at this step. Just enough that you can smell it in the aroma.
  • Once onions begin to turn translucent, add ground venison back into skillet to finish browning.
  • Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add cheese shreds/slices on top of meat and veggie combo and allow to melt.
  • After cheese starts to melt, mix it up. The addition of the ketchup, Worcestershire, and cheese should thicken things up a bit.
  • Scoop onto a bun, add another slice of cheese, get yourself some fries, and enjoy.

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