BACON-WRAPPED VENISON

Bacon-Wrapped Venison image

"My husband, Ron, and I hunt and created this dish that's special enough for company," relates Phyllis Abrams from Alton, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 to 2 pounds venison tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 bacon strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Rub tenderloin with 1-2 teaspoons of oil and the garlic. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over tenderloin and shake off excess. In a skillet, brown tenderloin on all sides in remaining oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender; remove and set aside. , Wrap bacon around tenderloin, securing the ends with toothpicks. Return to skillet. Cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp and a thermometer inserted into tenderloin reads 160°, turning frequently. Remove and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley and reserved mushrooms; cook and stir until heated through. Discard toothpicks from tenderloin; serve with mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.