Deer Me!! (Deer Bacon Burger Tacos)

This appears to be our first week of serious summer around Halls' Homestead. What to eat? What to eat?  Tacos!!  Everyone can pick exactly what he or she wants to eat, and we can make sure plenty of fresh veggies are piled available.  But these aren't your normal tacos...

These are deer bacon burger tacos.  My dad is a big hunter, and we are blessed with deer meat.  Deer is an exceptionally lean meat, so Dad likes to have his deer processed with a bit of bacon in order to make hamburger patties.  While the deer bacon burgers are tasty, we were ready for something different.  Below are the steps we take for delicious tacos.

Thaw the meat, and brown the deer bacon blend in a skillet with a bit of oil.  Add 8 ounces of taco sauce per pound of cooked meat, and sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, and paprika.  Simmer until sauce desired thickness and serve.  We like to pile on spinach/spring mix lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.  Serve with chips, salsa, re-fried or black beans, and fresh fruit.

See the meatloaf recipe here: http://hallshomestead.blogspot.com/2014/11/deer-me-deer-bacon-burger-meatloaf.html