Ingredients
6 slices bacon, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 shallots, minced 2 pounds ground venison 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 1 egg, beaten to mix 6 hamburger buns
Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Venison is very lean, the bacon helps add in more fat making these burgers perfect.
Directions
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Pour bacon and grease into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool. Heat olive oil in skillet then add garlic and shallots. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes; then add to bacon.
Once cool, mix in venison, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, and egg until evenly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Shape the mixture into 6 patties and grill to desired doneness. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.
