Grilled Venison with Caramelized Onions
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something special but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. Venison is incredibly lean and packed with iron, making it a wonderfully healthy choice that still feels indulgent. The magic happens when those onions caramelize into sweet, golden perfection alongside the rich, tender meat. What I love most is how simple this really is, with just a handful of pantry staples creating restaurant quality results in under an hour. It's the kind of meal that impresses everyone at the table without breaking the bank or keeping you tied to the stove.
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Ingredients
- 4venison
- 2 largeonion(thinly sliced)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tbspsugar
- 237 mlwater
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Instructions
- 1
Season venison with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add sliced onions, sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
Tip: Stir well to coat onions.
- 5
Cook onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
Tip: This should take about 20 minutes.
- 6
Add water and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
Tip: This will help to deglaze the pan and create a sauce.
- 7
Grill venison to desired doneness.
- 8
Serve venison with caramelized onions on top.
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