Venison Tenderloin

Sweetiebarbara's Note:

Oh so tender! Last night it was venison steak, tonight it is venison tenderloin. Thanks again Scott--and thank you Phillip! (another dear deer man!)

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 3

Yield: 1.0 tenderl ...

• 1 lb venison tenderloin (medallions)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 medium onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 garlic clove (mashed and diced)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces mushrooms (fresh, sliced)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups water
• salt

Directions:

1. Lightly sprinkle tenderloins with pepper and set aside.
2. Sauté onions in 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms, sautéing another 10 minutes.
5. When done, remove vegetables and add the rest of the butter.
6. Sauté venison 2-3 minutes per side.
7. When done, place on platter and return vegetables to pan.
8. Add flour stirring until it becomes a thick brown paste.
9. Add water, continuing to stir, until gravy is of desired consistency, adding more water if you wish.
10. Correct seasoning and pour over tenderloins.
11. Serve.

Reviews

[Chef #1558224]

A great recipe, but I must say: salt is required, at some point. I'd salt the meat when I pepper it for sure. I'd probably add a little salt to the gravy, too. Also, I used three medium onions (on the largeish side) and it was definitely onion overload, so I'd probably use two next time. Of course, that is all a matter of personal taste. Otherwise, great recipe, and I appreciate you sharing it! :)

[Chef #1494618]

This was DELICIOUS! I added more garlic & used more butter to create the sauce but my foodie husband LOVED it! This will definitely be made very often!

[Chef #1506955]

This was delicious, as promised. My variations on the recipe -- I marinated the meat for about 8 hours in advance in a mixture that would work for beef -- I included some crused garlic and dried rosemary in the marinade. Marinating overnight would probably be even better. I discarded the marinade before cooking the meat. During the cooking process I added dried rosemary to the skillet. My husband and I enjoyed the results. Thanks!