Grilled Venison with Roasted Sweet Potato
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Venison is one of my favorite proteins to cook with because it's so lean and flavorful, plus it's packed with iron and B vitamins that really fuel your body well. This recipe comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels special without spending all evening in the kitchen. The sweet potatoes roast alongside the venison steaks, soaking up all those wonderful herbal flavors from the rosemary and thyme, while a bright squeeze of lemon and touch of honey brings everything into perfect balance. It's simple, elegant, and honestly one of the easiest ways to impress yourself or dinner guests with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 2venison
- 4 mediumsweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 2 sprigsrosemary
- 2 sprigsthyme
- 1lemon
- 2 tablespoonshoney
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Slice sweet potatoes into rounds.
- 3
Toss sweet potato rounds with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- 5
Season venison with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of rosemary and thyme.
- 6
Grill venison for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Tip: For medium-rare, an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) is recommended.
- 7
Let venison rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 8
Squeeze lemon juice over grilled venison.
- 9
Drizzle honey over roasted sweet potatoes.
- 10
Serve grilled venison with roasted sweet potatoes.
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