Grilled Venison Steaks with Rosemary
Lean venison steaks marinated with fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled and rested for a juicy finish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Add the venison steaks and turn them until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator.
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Step 3
Preheat the grill on high heat during the final 10 minutes of marinating.
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Step 4
Lift the steaks from the marinade, let the excess drip off, and place them on the grill. Cook without moving until well marked.
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Step 5
Turn the steaks and continue grilling until the centers reach at least 63°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the steaks to a clean plate and rest before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
This recipe assumes inspected, intact whole-muscle venison steaks. Cook to at least 63°C and rest for at least 3 minutes. For wild-harvested venison, follow local game-meat guidance; a higher internal temperature of 71°C may be advised.
Risk factors
- Raw game meat can carry foodborne pathogens.
- Steak thickness and grill intensity can cause uneven cooking.
- Raw marinade and utensils can cross-contaminate cooked food.