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Slow Cooker Shredded Venison for Tacos Recipe
Slow cooker shredded venison for tacos uses venison roast with taco seasonings to create a fantastic alternative to beef that provides leaner protein with distinctive game flavors. This innovative protein choice demonstrates how game meat can work beautifully in Mexican applications while the slow cooker ensures tender results. The great alternative designation reflects superior nutrition while the taco seasonings ensure familiar, appealing flavors that make venison accessible.
I use a venison roast with taco seasonings to make shredded venison tacos. It’s a great alternative to beef and my family just loves them. Serve with the taco shells, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, taco sauce and anything else you like on your tacos.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
7
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 pounds venison roast
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups water
Directions
Mix half the taco seasoning with the flour and cayenne pepper to taste and coat the meat with this mixture. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the roast in the oil and brown well on all sides.
Place the meat in a slow cooker with the water and cook on low setting for 8 hours or on high setting for 5 hours. When meat is done, shred with a fork and season to your taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 403 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 7g | Carbs |
| 64g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 7 | |
| Calories 403 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium 449mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 10mg | 54% |
| Potassium 500mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
