Mountain Herb-Marinated Grilled Venison Steaks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Tender venison steaks marinated in fresh mountain herbs and garlic, then grilled to smoky perfection. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs venison steaks, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 steaks, about 6 oz each venison steaks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2: Place 4 venison steaks (each about 6 oz) into a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove the steaks from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill the venison steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, turning once. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.