Recipes

Grilled Venison Burgers with Wild Mushroom Aioli

January 04, 2025 / big game / kansas / missouri / nebraska / whitetail deer

These grilled venison burgers are a celebration of outdoor cooking, topped with a creamy wild mushroom aioli.

These grilled venison burgers are a celebration of outdoor cooking, topped with a creamy wild mushroom aioli. Perfect for gatherings, this dish reflects the hearty flavors of the Plains.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinating Time: None

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground venison
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1/2 cup wild mushrooms, finely chopped (garden or locally grown)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground venison, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  3. In a skillet, sauté wild mushrooms until golden. Mix with mayonnaise and lemon juice to make the aioli.
  4. Assemble burgers with buns, patties, and mushroom aioli. Serve immediately.

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