Easy Sweet Thai Chili Venison Lettuce Wraps
This Sweet Thai Chili Venison is a go-to in my wild game recipe rotation. It’s simple, healthy-ish, and loaded with bold flavor that punches way above the effort required. Whether you’re camping, meal-prepping, or just need something quick on a weeknight, it’s hard to beat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (8-10 lettuce wraps) 1x
Ingredients
For the venison:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 lb ground venison
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2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce, plus more for drizzling
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving:
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Butter lettuce or small tortillas
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Shredded carrots
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Chopped peanuts or cashews
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Chopped cilantro and green onions
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
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Add ground venison and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
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Stir in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat. Remove from heat.
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Serve the venison mixture in lettuce cups or small tortillas.
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Top with shredded carrots, chopped nuts, cilantro, and green onions.
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Add a squeeze of lime and an extra drizzle of sweet chili sauce, if desired.