Mexican Venison and Eggs Breakfast Skillet

This stovetop breakfast skillet is truly one of the best ground venison recipes out there. It has just enough spice to bring out the earthy flavor of the venison, and it goes beautifully over sourdough toast.

I have many answers to the question, what’s good to make with ground venison?  In general, ground meat is one of the most versatile ways to enjoy wild game. You can cook bolognese, venison meatballs, venison meatloaf, venison sausage, and even shakshuka, which is very similar to this venison and eggs breakfast. Also be sure to try my Asian venison tacos and hearty venison chili! For simplicity, nothing beats a venison burger on the grill.

If you’re looking for an elegant recipe using cubed venison, try Persian Venison Stew or Venison Bourguignon.

But for those lazy Saturday mornings at home with the family, there is nothing better than this hearty breakfast skillet.

Some mornings I just need a home-run recipe that satisfies everyone. With a husband who is an avid deer hunter, I have a lot of ground venison on hand, and I often use it to cook up a big breakfast skillet. My family savors every bite.

I love this recipe for an easy, hearty and flavorful brunch. And a cast iron skillet is the perfect tool for the job.

Is venison healthier than ground beef? 

You may be wondering about the nutritional value of ground venison vs. ground beef. You may be wondering about the nutritional value of ground venison vs. ground beef. Deer meat is considered healthier than most red meat. In general, venison is low in cholesterol, though slightly higher than beef. It has half the saturated fat of beef and is and high in vitamins, minerals, and protein.

This recipe is super healthy in that I don’t even mix beef or pork in with the venison. The deer meat is all you need, along with a few spices. However, you can also substitute grass-fed beef if you wish.

Let’s Talk Breakfast Skillet Ingredients 

Obviously, venison or the meat of your choice is the main ingredient. Browned to perfection, ground deer meat gives this dish an earthy flavor that is intense enough to pair with peppers in chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with tomatoes. 

Why add milk to meat sauce? 

Many people may raise eyebrows at the addition of milk to the ingredients. Adding milk to meat sauce allows for a deeper flavor and creates a more tender meat. It really works!! Try in your bolognese and spaghetti sauces. If you want a few other tricks for how to create tender deer meat, check out my Ten Tips for Preparing Venison.

Cilantro: love it or leave it?

The sauce just wouldn’t be complete without the addition of cilantro or a close substitute. Many of you may not like cilantro through no fault of your own; you may have been born with the propensity to taste soap when you eat cilantro! Thankfully, I wasn’t born with that gene, but for those of you who were, I’ll suggest a few substitutions. 

What can you substitute in place of cilantro?

In this recipe, I want to get as close as possible to the flavor of cilantro. It really is delicious with the adobo flavors. However, other herbs will work, too. I would say that parsley would be your safest bet to replace the cilantro in this recipe, but you could also use basil, oregano, or tarragon.

If you use parsley, you may want to consider using two jalapeno peppers instead of one to give a little more heat and flavor to the ground deer meat. You could also add a dash of chili powder and/or garlic powder.

All you have left as far as ingredients are salt and pepper. I always use Kosher salt when I cook; to me, it just has the best flavor. 

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Let’s Talk Eggs

I could serve eggs with just about anything. I love them on burgers, alone, with sweet potato fries, hashbrowns, and even mashed potatoes. You’ll want to use large organic eggs for the best flavor and the most yellow yolk. 

The richness of the sauce pairs perfectly with the rich, delicious yolk. The beauty about this recipe is, the eggs are poached in the sauce! 

What do I serve the deer meat sauce with? 

For the last ingredient, but not the least, you’ll serve this venison meat sauce over sourdough bread or crusty bread. Other than that, you don’t need a thing! This dish is a one-pot wonder over toasted or grilled bread. 

When can I serve this ground deer meat on-pot dish?

You can serve up this venison dish anytime, on a plate or in a bowl. It’s great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and even a midnight snack. I’ve even eaten it cold! For a dinner variation on this skillet, you could try serving the meat in tomato sauce over rice, egg noodles, or other pasta.

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