Delicious Venison Sloppy Joe's Recipe

ground venison

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground venison to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.

Drain excess fat if necessary; return skillet to heat.

Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Toast hamburger buns lightly if desired.

Spoon the venison mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.

Top with chopped parsley and cover with the other half of the bun.

Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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