Sarah Thompson shares these super easy to make venison burgers.
As she explains, “Sussex is facing an ecological challenge: unchecked deer overpopulation, which is wreaking havoc on the delicate ecosystems. Ancient woodlands are under threat, natural habitats are eroding, and biodiversity is declining. But there’s a practical, sustainable solution—one that benefits both nature and local communities: eating venison.”
Venison burgers
Cook time: 10 minutes | Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 | Cost per serve: £2.00 (including bun & toppings)
Allergens: gluten (breadcrumbs), egg
Energy Usage (Approximate)
- Frying (electric/gas hob) for 10 minutes: 0.3 kWh → £0.10
- Total estimated energy cost: £0.10
Nutritional info per serving:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Salt: 0.4 g
Ingredients
- 500 g minced venison – £5.00
- 1 egg – £0.20
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs – £0.10
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce – £0.10
- Salt & pepper – £0.05
Instructions:
- Mix venison, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper
- Form into burger patties
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 4 minutes per side
- Serve on a bun with toppings of choice
Sarah Thompson is a food and travel photographer, writer and stylist. You can find her at https://sussexkitchen.co.uk and at @sussexkitchen
