Mexican Venison Skillet

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Ground venison, kidney beans, tomatoes, and corn combine with boxed Spanish Rice mix for a quick one-skillet meal with a mild Mexican flavor. It is perfect for kids and folks who are picky about deer meat!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 pound ground venison

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 (7 ounce) box Spanish rice mix

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up

  • ½ cup salsa

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can sweet corn, drained

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add venison and cook and stir until crumbly and no longer pink. Stir in onion and garlic and continue cooking until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in Spanish rice mix and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked venison, water, kidney beans, tomatoes, and salsa; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in corn and continue cooking until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

71 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

464 Calories
18g Fat
49g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 464
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 775mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 909mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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