Spiced Venison and Wild Mushroom Stir-Fry
Quick stir-fried venison with earthy wild mushrooms and a spicy soy-ginger glaze for an intense umami-packed dish. This Asian-inspired venison recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs venison loin, wild mushrooms, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced venison loin
- 8 oz, cleaned and sliced wild mushrooms
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2, sliced diagonally scallions
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced venison loin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated venison in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but still tender.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced wild mushrooms and continue stir-frying for 4 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and venison is fully done.
- Step 4: Toss in 2 sliced scallions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Stir-fry for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.








