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Caprese Venison Burger Recipe

A ground venison burger full of sun dried tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese! Grilled on your grill and served as a burger salad bowl or between your choice of bread!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caprese Burger, Caprese Venison Burger, Ground Venison, Venison Burger Recipe
Servings: 6 Burgers
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

For the Venison Burgers

  • 1-1/2 lb ground venison
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese sliced (for topping burger)(optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Sun Dried Tomato Aioli

  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes packed in oil

Instructions

  • Preheat grill
  • In a large mixing bowl, using your hands, combine 1-1/2 lb ground venison, 1/3 cup diced sun dried tomatoes, 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground pepper until just combined.
  • Divide burger mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Divide burger mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.

Notes

Nutritional values for venison burger recipe only. Includes the optional cheese for topping. 

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg