Venison Steaks

Name: Venison Steaks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 steaks
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless venison steak (6 to 8 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield 4 steaks

Test Kitchen Approved

As deer hunting season gears up, bookmark this recipe for cooking venison steaks. These steaks are meaty and rich, making for a special supper that's a fun departure from typical beef dinners.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless venison steak (6 to 8 ounces each)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Worcestershire, garlic, salt and pepper. Add venison; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat grill to 350°. Drain venison, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Let steak stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 steak: 267 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.