Ground Venison Stir Fry Recipe With Broccoli

Last Updated on September 17, 2026 by Ellen Christian

If you’ve been looking for an easy ground venison stir fry, this recipe is a simple way to turn lean venison into a hearty weeknight dinner. It uses ground venison, frozen stir-fry vegetables, tomatoes, and egg noodles, so you don’t need a lot of preparation.

We have friends who love to hunt, and they often give us a few packages of venison after it’s processed. I’m always looking for simple ways to use it, and this ground venison stir fry has become one of my favorite options.

If you’re new to cooking venison, using ground meat is a great place to start. It’s quick to brown and works especially well with vegetables and a flavorful sauce or seasoning.

You may want to try this easy venison pot pie recipe next.

 

Ground Venison Stir Fry Recipe

This ground venison stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make. It uses frozen vegetables so you can have a healthy dinner on the table quickly. Or, if you have time, you can definitely use fresh vegetables as well.

Unlike many venison stir fry recipes, this one starts with ground venison. I find that it’s a lot easier to cook venison properly when it’s ground rather than trying to get steak or filets cooked properly. If you have a steak or stew meat, you can certainly use those in place of the ground venison.

If you have a larger piece of venison, you might want to try this Crock Pot Venison Roast.

Looking for Easy Ground Venison Recipes?

If you’re looking for easy ground venison recipes for dinner, this stir fry is a simple way to use ground deer meat. Ground venison cooks quickly, making it useful for easy weeknight meals when you don’t want a complicated recipe.

You can serve this ground venison stir fry with rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete dinner. It’s also an easy recipe to customize based on the vegetables you have on hand.

Is venison healthier than beef?

Yes, technically venison also includes deer, moose, antelope, and caribou. But, when I mention venison, it’s deer meat. We do have moose here in my town, but it’s rare that people hunt them since it’s only allowed on a lottery system.

That said, yes, wild meat like venison tends to be leaner and has a lower fat content. And, venison is also a wonderful source of protein that is high in vitamins and minerals. This means it’s healthier for you.

What type of vegetables should I use?

This recipe uses bagged frozen vegetables to save time. You can choose whatever your family’s favorite type is. Or, if you have a lot of fresh garden produce to use up, you can certainly use that too.

Just a few ideas include:

• Broccoli
• Red and green peppers
• Baby corn on the cob
• Water chestnuts
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Snow peas
• Carrots
• Bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Water chestnuts
• Baby corn

What can I serve ground venison stir fry on?

You can serve this ground venison stir fry recipe over egg noodles if you don’t have a problem with gluten. Now that my daughter is out on her own, my husband and I enjoy pasta occasionally. 

But, you can also serve this over your favorite rice. Or, make boiled potatoes and serve it that way. If you’re looking for a low carb option, there’s no reason why you can’t just enjoy a big bowl on its own.

What can I use instead of ground venison?

If you don’t have ground venison, you can use another type of venison. Or, if you don’t have venison at all, you can make this with ground turkey, pork, or beef. Venison is very lean. So, if you use something like pork or beef that has more fat, you will need to drain the fat off.

Or, if you prefer, you can mix half ground beef or half ground pork with your venison. That will add a little bit more fat content to your recipe. And, if you’re serving people who aren’t used to venison, it will make the taste slightly more traditional.

Should you soak deer meat in milk?

You can soak deer meat in milk if you’re concerned about the meat tasting gamey. Deer meat, or any type of wild meat, has a gamey taste because of what they eat. You can soak the deer meat in milk or buttermilk to help cut the wild taste. Keep it in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Drain off the milk and rinse the meat in cold water. And, cook as normal.

How do you make ground venison taste less gamey?

If you’re new to cooking venison, the flavor can be stronger than beef. Using ground venison with onions, vegetables, tomatoes, and seasonings is an easy way to make it more approachable.

If you find that your venison has a particularly strong flavor, you can soak whole cuts of deer meat in milk or buttermilk before cooking. Ground venison generally doesn’t need this step for this recipe.

Another option is to mix ground venison with a little ground beef or pork. The additional fat can make the finished dish richer and milder.

Helpful tools for ground venison stir fry

• Cast iron skillet or large skillet
• Wooden or silicone spatula
• Garlic press
• Large pot for the egg noodles
• Glass food-storage containers for leftovers

Ground venison stir fry ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground venison
• 1 16oz frozen stir fry vegetables
• 1 onion, chopped
• 14.5 oz. Diced tomatoes, not drained
• 2 c egg noodles
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1⁄2 tsp black pepper

How to make ground venison stir fry

• Saute venison with onions and spices until browned. There shouldn’t be any grease as venison is quite lean, but if there is drain excess.
• Cook egg noodles according to packaging, drain water.
• Add frozen vegetables and diced tomatoes to venison. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Add egg noodles, stir to combine. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.

How to store leftover venison stir fry

Store leftover stir fry in an airtight glass storage container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3–4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet until heated through.

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