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Sloppy Does - Venison Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Does are my venison version of the nostalgic comfort food, Sloppy Joes. They're homemade, healthier and a great way to use some of that ground venison in your freezer. This is something kids and people who swear they don’t like wild game absolutely love. I just pile it onto a toasted bun and add some shredded cheese.
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp tallow or butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • Broth or water as needed
  • Buns for serving

Instructions 

  • Heat the tallow or butter in a skillet and brown the ground venison, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the venison to the slow cooker along with everything else except the broth and buns. Mix well, cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Give it a stir when you can and add a small splash of broth or water if it needs a little moisture. I use broth. Just a bit at a time, though. You want it thick enough to pile onto a bun.
  • Serve on buns, preferably toasted, but we don’t always have time for that.
  • Keep some napkins handy. They’re called Sloppy Does for a reason.