Grilled Venison with Green Beans
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. Venison is such a lean, flavorful meat that honestly needs very little fussing around with. I love that it's packed with iron and protein while being lower in fat than most red meats, making it a genuinely nutritious choice. The combination of fresh rosemary and thyme with garlic keeps everything simple yet elegant, and those tender green beans soak up all the delicious flavors from the grill. Whether you're cooking for yourself or impressing guests, this elegant yet straightforward dish proves that you don't need hours in the kitchen to create something truly special.
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Ingredients
- 2venison loin
- 500 gramsgreen beans
- 4garlic cloves
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 1 sprigfresh thyme
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1lemon
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Season the venison with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan.
- 3
Sear the venison on all sides until browned.
- 4
Remove venison from pan and set aside.
- 5
Add green beans, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest to the pan.
Tip: Add a splash of water if needed to deglaze the pan.
- 6
Cook green beans until tender.
- 7
Stir in butter until melted.
Tip: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Return venison to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
Tip: Cover with a lid.
- 9
Serve venison with green beans and a drizzle of pan sauce.
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