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Crockpot Venison Sandwiches

Published: Jan 30, 2023 · Modified: Oct 6, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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These easy crockpot venison sandwiches are simple to prepare and fall apart tender. The flavor comes from herbs and spices, peppers and onions, and A1 Sauce, and the combination will make your kitchen smell amazing!

two crockpot venison sandwiches with a small ramekin of au jus.

Venison backstrap gets a lot of talk but I love the roasts and ground meat even more, they are just so versatile. Not to mention, you normally end up with more of these cuts!

Venison roasts need a little extra love to become tender, but with a little bit of liquid and a low and slow cooking method, the meat turns out perfectly.

I recently shared a recipe for dutch oven venison stew, which could easily be adapted to the slow cooker. That deer meat recipe is great served over mashed potatoes or pappardelle pasta.

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  • Secret ingredient: A1 Sauce
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Variations and substitutions 
  • How to make crockpot venison sandwiches
  • Recipe Tip
  • Serving crockpot venison different ways
  • More venison recipes
  • Crockpot Venison Sandwiches
shredded venison with peppers and onions.

This slow cooker venison roast is shredded and works great on sandwiches, although you could serve it any way.

If you are looking for more slow cooker recipes, try pepperoncini pork roast, slow cooker chicken giardiniera sandwiches or crockpot greek chicken thighs. 

Secret ingredient: A1 Sauce

The secret ingredient in this crock pot venison pot roast? A1 Sauce. It has a rich flavor and a bit of a "bite" from the vinegar. I always like to add a little something acidic to my wild game recipes and A1 sauce is the perfect addition. 

Ingredient Notes

ingredients from crockpot venison sandwiches on a white background.
  • Venison roast. Any size from about 1 ½ lbs. to 3 lbs. will work with this recipe.
  • Oil Any high heat, neutral oil will work. I used avocado oil.
  • A1 Sauce: A1 Steak Sauce is known for its unique flavor profile, which includes a combination of savory, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy elements. It flavors the deer meat perfectly, while offsetting any potential "gaminess."
  • Water Because of all the flavor in this dish, water is totally sufficient and doesn't "water" down the flavor at all. If you want, beef broth or a can of onion soup would work as well. Just be mindful that they will most likely make the dish saltier!
  • Bell pepper. Any color, green, yellow, orange, red.

For full ingredient list and amounts, see recipe card below.

Variations and substitutions 

  • Sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh) are a great addition to this slow cooker venison stew and totally complement all of the flavors. I love to use cremini mushrooms.
  • If you don't have venison on hand, a beef roast works great too! Because it cooks for a long time, a tougher cut can be used and turn out beautifully. 

How to make crockpot venison sandwiches

seared venison roast in crockpot.

Step 1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add in whole venison roast and sear. Allow to turn a rich brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Place browned venison into the crockpot.

all ingredients added to slow cooker.

Step 2. Add sliced onions and peppers, along with A1 sauce, italian seasoning, and tomato paste.

deer meat before it has been shredded.

Step 3. Pour cup of water over top. Turn slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or high for 6-8 hours.

shredded venison with peppers and onions.

Step 4. Once done, remove the deer roast. Shred the tender meat with a fork and stir back into the pepper and onion mixture. 

Recipe Tip

Though not 100% necessary, searing the venison roast in a cast iron skillet before putting it into the slow cooker really does add a great flavor to the meat. It deepens the flavor of both the venison and the juices the dish produces and it's not a step I like to skip. 

shredded venison on french rolls with gravy on the side.

Serving crockpot venison different ways

Like mentioned above, I love these to make deer meat sandwiches on mini french rolls or buns. But, you can totally serve it other ways. This recipe produces about a cup and a half of juice or "au jus" which is perfect for dipping or using as a gravy. Try the shredded meat on top of:

  • ninja foodi mashed potatoes
  • rice (plain or instant pot rice pilaf)
  • on top of homemade fresh pasta
two venison sandwiches in a white dish.

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If you tried these Crockpot Venison Sandwiches or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I love to hear from you.

two crockpot venison sandwiches with a small ramekin of au jus.

Crockpot Venison Sandwiches

Sarah Baumeister
Easy Crockpot Venison Sandwiches use just a few ingredients but are very flavorful. Shred the tender deer meat and serve on french rolls.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course venison
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 2 lb. venison roast
  • 2 tbsp. A1 Sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp. italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ tbsp. tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • french rolls for servings

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add oil. 
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully add in whole venison roast and sear. Allow to turn a rich brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat on all sides.
  • Place browned venison into the crockpot. Add sliced onions and peppers, along with A1 sauce, italian seasoning, and tomato paste.
  • Pour cup of water over top. 
  • Turn slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or high for 6-8 hours.
  • Once done, remove the deer roast. Shred the tender meat with a fork and stir back into the pepper and onion mixture. 
  • Taste and season with salt or fresh cracked black pepper if needed.
  • Spoon onto sandwich rolls and enjoy!

Notes

Though not 100% necessary, searing the venison roast in a cast iron skillet before putting it into the slow cooker really does add a great flavor to the meat. It deepens the flavor of both the venison and the juices the dish produces and it's not a step I like to skip. 
This recipe can be made with beef as well, such as a chuck roast.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 42gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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