Origin: Tex-Mex meets Wild Game
Key Features: Zesty, lean venison balanced with creamy avocado and tangy slaw. Ready in 30 minutes!
Serves: 4

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📜 Ingredients

🥩 Venison Filling

• 1 lb (450g) ground venison
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ¼ cup beef broth (or water)
• Zest + juice of 1 lime
• Salt + pepper to taste

🥑 Toppings & Assembly

• 8 corn tortillas, charred
• Avocado Crema: 1 avocado + ¼ cup sour cream + lime juice (blended)
• Slaw: 2 cups shredded cabbage + ½ cup cilantro + 2 tbsp lime juice
• Extras: Crumbled queso fresco, radish slices, pickled red onions

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🔥 Step-by-Step

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   → Heat oil in skillet. Cook onion 3 mins until soft.
   → Add garlic + spices; toast 1 min until fragrant.
2. Brown Venison:
   → Add venison; break apart with spoon. Cook 5-7 mins until browned.
   → Stir in tomato paste + broth; simmer 5 mins.
   → Finish with lime zest/juice. Season with salt/pepper.
3. Char Tortillas:
   → Heat tortillas in dry skillet 30 secs/side until blistered.
4. Assemble Tacos:
   → Layer tortillas with venison, slaw, avocado crema, and extras.

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🌟 Pro Tips for Perfection

1. Tenderize Venison:
   → Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar while cooking to reduce gaminess.
2. Moisture Hack:
   → Mix in 2 tbsp grated zucchini with raw venison for extra juiciness.
3. Spice Control:
   → Swap chili powder for chipotle powder for smokier heat.
4. Corn Tortilla Trick:
   → Double-stack tortillas to prevent tearing.

💡 Why It Works: Lime’s acidity cuts through venison’s richness, while avocado crema adds creamy contrast to the spicy meat.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

Style	Toppings	Pairing
Classic	Slaw + queso fresco	Mexican street corn
Spicy	Pickled jalapeños + hot sauce	Mango margarita
Fresh	Pineapple salsa + microgreens	Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea)

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♻️ Leftover Magic

• Taco Salad: Layer ven