I found Atkins Ranch venison steaks in my local grocery freezer and had to try them and whip up a recipe of venison steaks paleo style. So many of the sauces and toppings these days are loaded with junk and sugar. Most of you know I am all about a good, tasty, quick meal that is healthy. Here is a terrific example of just that, all points check!
I love venison and I try not to think of what I am eating when I eat certain proteins. I know it’s silly, but I am a lover of all animals and nature, yet I’d just fall apart if I omitted animal protein from my diet. So here ya go: venison is the flesh of deer or a similar animal. OK, enough of that.
I have to admit, I was surprised when opening the box that there were three venison steaks inside (not one) and they were not the same shape as on the box cover photo. They were not those perfect round medallions like the photo I supplied for you below. I cannot complain though as they were absolutely tender and delicious and they looked beautiful once cooked up in the below paleo recipe.
I found out that Atkins Ranch is in New Zealand and was started there 5 generations ago. All animals are born with naturally occurring antibiotics. The use of the term “No Added Antibiotics” simply means that the animals have not received any added antibiotics during the course of their lifetime. If for some reason an animal becomes ill and does receive antibiotics, they are removed from the Atkins Ranch program. Pretty darned impressive!
- All Natural—100% Venison
- No Antibiotics, Hormones or Steroids
- No Artificial Ingredients
- Raised on Free-Range Pastures
- No Preservatives
- 97% – 99% Lean
- High in Iron
I really suggest trying Atkins steaks and this recipe, and if you do, please do let me know what you thought. I am heading back to buy more.
Venison Steaks Paleo Style
Description
I found Atkins Ranch venison steaks in my local grocery freezer and had to try them and whip up a recipe of venison steaks paleo style. So many of the sauces and toppings these days are loaded with junk and sugar. Most of you know I am all about a good, tasty, quick meal that is healthy. Here is a terrific example of just that, all points check!
Ingredients
- 12 ounce venison steaks (2–3 total make up the 12 ounces – I bought Atkins Ranch steaks from New Zealand in the freezer department)
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh, cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- OPTIONAL: Topping/sauce recipe below
- 3 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon steak sauce
- 4–6 fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Steak Directions
- Dry the venison steaks.
- Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Heat the ghee in a pan on high heat.
- Lower the temperature to medium-high.
- Place your venison in the hot ghee.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes only.
- Flip the steaks over.
- Season with garlic powder.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes longer on low-medium heat.
- Flip over once and then remove from heat.
- Place your venison steaks on a platter.
- Toppings are optional.
- Let sit 3 minutes.
- Add topping if preferred.
- Enjoy!
- Topping/sauce Directions:
- Do not clean the pan that you cooked your venison in.
- Add Marsala to the brown bits in the pan.
- Over medium heat, stir together until mixture starts to simmer.
- Add remaining ingredients and mash the raspberries into the sauce.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon the sauce on top or sides of venison.
- Salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at Tina (at) Paleomazing.com.
I'm a cookbook-collecting, recipe-developing paleo junkie, and I live in the kitchen. I'm hooked on farmers' markets, traveling, eating healthy, and hiking until my legs scream at me. There's nothing better than hanging out with family and good friends. I have fun and sleeping is just plain boring. Read more About Tina Turbin.
