Venison And Chocolate Recipes: A Delicious Combination
If you’re looking for a new and delicious way to create a meal with venison, why not try combining it with chocolate? Despite the unusual combination, venison and chocolate are a surprisingly tasty pairing. Chocolate has the ability to bring out the natural flavors of venison, creating a unique and complex dish.
Here, we’ve created two simple recipes that showcase the deliciousness of venison and chocolate. The first is a succulent venison mignon served with a chocolate demi-glace. The second is a rich and decadent dark chocolate venison torte. These recipes are easy to make and perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner.
Venison Mignon with Chocolate Demi-Glaze
Ingredients:
- 2 venison mignons (about 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the venison mignons with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the mignons to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the desired degree of doneness is reached.
- While the mignons are roasting, add the wine and beef broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the butter and chocolate chips, stirring until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and the demi-glaze is smooth.
- Stir in the fresh thyme and rosemary.
- Remove the mignons from the oven and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with the chocolate demi-glaze, and serve.
Nutrition:
This recipe makes two servings of Venison Mignon with Chocolate Demi-Glaze. Each serving contains approximately 460 calories, 33g of fat, 24g of protein, 9g of carbohydrates, and 1g of fiber.
Dark Chocolate Venison Torte
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground venison
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground venison to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the wine, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips, parsley, and almonds.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the center is cooked through and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Sprinkle with the chopped dark chocolate and serve.
Nutrition:
This recipe makes eight servings of Dark Chocolate Venison Torte. Each serving contains approximately 200 calories, 12g of fat, 14g of protein, 10g of carbohydrates, and 2g of fiber.
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