Venison Hash Recipe

A hearty and flavorful venison hash, perfect for using up leftover venison or freshly ground meat! This treasured family recipe features tender potatoes and onions, seasoned to perfection in a rich, savory gravy. Ground your own venison for an authentic touch (like Grandma used to!), or use store-bought for convenience. This classic dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 238.5 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Venison Hash

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How to Make Venison Hash

  1. Dice 1 large onion and 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 4 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  3. Add diced onions and potatoes to the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
  5. Add 1 lb ground venison, 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in the crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

18g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Venison Hash?

Venison Hash takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Venison Hash?

Venison Hash has approximately 238.5 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Venison Hash?

The key ingredients for Venison Hash are Bacon Drippings, Onion, Ground Venison, Potatoes, Flour, Garlic Clove. See the full list with measurements above.

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