Venison Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Stop. Everything. – because these Venison Philly Cheesesteak sliders are THE. BOMB. A flavor bomb that is! Savory ground venison with peppers, onions, and smothered in provolone cheese – all melted onto a butter slider bun. You’re going to definitely want to save this venison recipe!

Cooking with venison is more than just boring chilis and roasts. You can transform ground venison into new and delicious recipes. While we do love classic wild game recipes, like this elk chili recipe or elk bolognese sauce, we also like to create new, exciting recipes with wild game meat like these venison stuffed jalapeño peppers or these venison Philly cheesesteak sliders! These sliders are a variation of the Philly cheesesteak classic, not an exact replica.

Ingredients Needed

• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter – divided
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 1 green pepper – diced
• 1/2 cup chopped white mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 pound ground venison meat
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1-2 Tbsp. corn starch
• 24 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 12 slices Provolone cheese

How to make venison Philly cheesesteak sliders

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt 2 Tbsp. of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, green peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
3. Add in the ground venison meat, salt, and pepper, and cook thoroughly.
4. Next, add the Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until thickened. At about the 2-minute mark, add in 1 Tbsp. of corn starch to help thicken the mixture. If it appears too runny after 5 minutes, add another 1 Tbsp. of corn starch. Remove from heat.
5. Grease two 9×13 baking dishes. Split the Hawaiian rolls and line the bottom of each dish with the bottom half of the rolls. Carefully spoon the venison mixture onto each roll – about 1-2 Tbsp. per roll.
6. Next, cut the provolone slices in half, and top each venison-filled roll with a half slice of provolone cheese. Top with the top half of each bun. Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter and brush the melted butter across each roll.
7. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and melted. Brush the top with more melted butter just before serving. Serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

What can you do with venison?

There are so many options! Basically, anything you could cook with beef, you can recreate with venison. The trick is understanding the changes with cooking time, temperature, and methods to make the venison really stand out in a recipe.

Is ground venison healthy?

Ground venison comes from deer, which are by nature much leaner animals than cattle. They contain less fat than beef, therefore containing lower calorie and fat content. It’s always important, when possible, to know where and how your venison was processed.

Where can I purchase ground venison?

If you weren’t lucky enough to harvest your own venison meat this season, you can always purchase from a reputable source such as The Honest Bison. You should also be able to find ground venison at any major health food grocery chain.

Recipe Variations

• Swap in ground elk, if preferred.
• You could also use mozzarella cheese or the traditional Philly cheesesteak Cheese Whiz!

Kitchen resources for this recipe

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What to serve with venison Philly cheesesteak sliders

We served our sliders with sweet potato fries and this delicious creamy horseradish sauce – it was delicious with the venison sliders! You could serve with any type of fries and dipping sauce you preferred!

Enjoy these other venison recipes!

• BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs – the perfect wild game party appetizer
• Venison Reuben Sandwich – a delicious option for your venison roast