Description
Indulge in a mouthwatering recipe for Stuffed Venison Backstrap with a spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese filling and savory Garlic Butter Glaze. Learn how to impress your guests with this delicious dish!
Ingredients
- Venison backstrap, 1 large piece (about 1.5 lb (680 g) s or 680 g)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (225 g)
- Jalapeño peppers, 2 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves, 4, minced
- Butter, 4 tbsp (57 g)
- Salt, 1 tsp (5 g)
- Black pepper, 1 tsp (5 g)
- Olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp, chopped (8 g)
- Onion powder, 1 tsp (3 g)
- Paprika, 1 tsp (3 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined and set aside.
- Butterfly the venison backstrap by making a slit lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.
- Open the backstrap like a book and lightly pound it to an even thickness.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of the backstrap.
- Fold the backstrap over to enclose the filling and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Season the outside of the backstrap with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the venison backstrap on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Brush the garlic butter glaze over the seared venison backstrap.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast the venison for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove the backstrap from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the stuffed venison backstrap and serve warm.
Notes
- Butterfly the venison backstrap evenly for consistent cooking.
- Adjust jalapeño amount for desired spice level.
- Rest stuffed backstrap after roasting for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 40g
Keywords: stuffed backstrap, venison recipe, jalapeño cream, garlic butter glaze, savory dish