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Slow Cooker Venison Sloppy Joes with Bacon

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
490 min
TOTAL TIME
495 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Lunch Dinner U.S.
Slow Cooker Venison Sloppy Joes with Bacon
Ingredients
  • 1/4 pound bacon
  • 2 pounds venison stew meat
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare a substantial skillet over high heat, utilizing it to cook the bacon until it is uniformly browned, taking approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Transfer the cooked bacon from the skillet and break it into smaller pieces, setting them aside for later use.
3
Proceed to cook the stew meat in the same skillet, utilizing the rendered bacon fat for added flavor.
4
Combine the onion, brown sugar, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic, mustard, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker and thoroughly blend the ingredients together.
5
Add the cooked bacon and venison to the slow cooker, stirring them into the mixture for a harmonious blend of flavors.
6
Allow the dish to simmer in the slow cooker on Low for a minimum of 8 hours, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
7
Utilize a fork to separate the cooked venison into individual portions, creating a thick and delectable Sloppy Joe-style barbecue.