Food & Drinks

Venison Philly cheesesteak sandwich

Traditionally made with beef, try this version made with New Zealand farm-raised venison

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

500g New Zealand farm raised venison minute steaks

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper

4 tbsp oil

1 green capsicum, in slithers

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 baguette rolls, sliced open

2 tbsp mayonnaise, optional

Emmental slices

A handful Superb Herb crazy peas

Method:

  1. Sprinkle garlic powder over venison steak and liberally season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  2. Heat up your barbecue. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and saute the green capsicum and onions for 3-5 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and turn the heat up. Place your venison steak on the barbecue and sear for 2 minutes, then cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Leave to rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.

  4. Slather mayonnaise on your bread rolls and grill on the barbecue. Top with cheese slices and leave it on the barbecue until melted.

  5. Top with capsicum, onions, venison and finish with a few crazy pea shoots. Serve while warm.

*For a more traditional Philly cheesesteak,thinly slice the meat first and top with cheese once cooked.

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