The Ultimate Venison Big Mac Nachos

Dive into the ultimate wild game comfort food fusion with this Venison Big Mac Nachos recipe. They are perfect for game day or a fun twist on movie night.

Attention “Big Mac” lovers! This recipe is for you. My wild game take on cheeseburger nachos inspired by the classic take out restaurant but with at home convenience. These Venison Big Mac Nachos are simply amazing! This recipe combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac with the crowd-pleasing appeal of nachos.These nachos have layers of tortilla chips, seasoned ground venison, diced onions, and lots of cheese. The nachos get baked then topped with pickles, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce then drizzled with the most flavorful burger sauce. This recipe is the perfect appetizer for game day or any get together (honestly, we’ve eaten it for dinner, too).

Why You’ll Love These Big Mac Nachos:

1. Big Mac Inspired Flavor: you will love this wild game twist on a fast food favorite in nacho form with seasoned ground venison and all of the fixings!
2. Perfect For Sharing: conveniently baked on a sheet pan, bring these nachos to any family party or game day party.
3. Fun Dinner at Home: switch things up from a boring route. Having nachos for dinner is the best hack for kids!
4. High Protein/Low Calorie Sauce Option: New year, new goals. Swap mayo in the burger sauce for Greek yogurt for a lower calorie option that has added protein in it.

To Make This Recipe, You Will Need:

• Ground Venison- from deer, elk, moose, etc. Use what’s in your freezer!
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Spices- the perfect blend of smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt
• Tortilla Chips
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or swap for Queso)
• Pickles
• Plain Greek Yogurt (you can swap this low calorie option for Mayo)
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• White Vinegar

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If You Like This Recipe, You Will LOVE These:

• The Ultimate Venison SmashBurgers
• Bacon Bourbon Jam Venison Burgers
• Venison Meatball Sub Egg Rolls

Venison Big Mac Nachos

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Calling all Big Mac lovers! Ditch your boring nachos for the ultimate wild game nachos with flavors inspired by one of take outs best eats.

• Author: Jenn Homa
• Prep Time: 10-15 minutes minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

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• 1 pound Ground Venison
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 bag Tortilla Chips, Divided
• 2 cups Freshly Shredded Cheddar, Divided (can swap for queso)
• ½ cup Finely Diced White Onion, Divided
• ½ cup Diced Pickle Chips
• 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
• 2 tablespoons Diced Tomatoes

Burger Sauce

• ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or Mayo)
• 2 tablespoons Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Juice
• 2 teaspoons White Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven or pellet grill to 350°F.
2. While the pellet grill is preheating, combined the ingredients for the burger sauce in a small bowl and set into the fridge
3. To a large skillet over medium heat, add in ground venison. Cook it until it’s browned then drain off any fat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Once everything is well mix, remove it from the smoker.
4. To a large parchment paper lined baking sheet add a layer of half of your tortilla chips, half of the cheese, half of the season, ground venison, half of your diced white onion. Repeat with another layer of tortilla chips, cheese, ground venison, and white onion then place into your pellet grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
5. Top your nachos with diced pickle chips, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and drizzle with burger sauce and serve.