These hearty Venison Nachos are a flavour-packed, easy-to-make dish, combining tender venison mince with classic Mexican flavours. Perfect for a fun family dinner or gathering with friends, this recipe layers venison, chilli beans, and Mexican tomatoes on top of crispy corn chips, topped with melted cheese and fresh vegetables. It’s a delicious fusion of wild game and Tex-Mex goodness!
Ingredients
- 500 g venison mince
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 can Watties Hot Chilli Beans
- 1 can Watties Mexican Tomatoes
- 1 can corn kernels
- 1 sachet Farrah’s Nacho Spice Mix (or similar)1
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 chilli, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bag of your favourite corn chips
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables and venison: In a hot pan, cook the chopped leek and grated carrot until soft. Add the venison mince and cook until browned.
- Add the canned ingredients: Stir in the chilli beans, Mexican tomatoes, and corn kernels. Sprinkle the nacho spice mix and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the nachos: Preheat the grill. Line an ovenproof dish with corn chips, then layer the venison mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese and place under the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Prepare fresh toppings: Dice the tomato, avocado, and red onion. Slice the chilli and chop the spinach.
- Serve: Once the nachos are grilled, top with fresh spinach, tomato, avocado, chilli, and red onion. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve hot!
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Hi, I’m Tim Kavermann, the founder of Eat What You Kill (EWYK) and The Brave and The Wild (TBATW). I’m a brand strategist, designer, and photographer from Auckland, New Zealand. Throughout my journey, I’ve navigated the highs and lows of mental health and, in my 30s, discovered a passion for sourcing wild food, particularly through spearfishing—an ongoing challenge that continually pushes me outside my comfort zone. After years of building brands for others, I’m now channeling my experience and passion into EWYK and TBATW. By sharing my experiences and learnings, I hope to inspire and offer a space for others to openly embrace and share their own journeys.
