Venison Bacon Burgers

• 6 slices bacon, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 pounds ground venison
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten to mix
• 6 hamburger buns

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Pour bacon and grease into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool. Heat olive oil in skillet then add garlic and shallots. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes; then add to bacon.
2. Once cool, mix in venison, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, and egg until evenly combined. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
4. Shape the mixture into 6 patties and grill to desired doneness. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.

bacon, olive oil, garlic, shallots, ground venison, worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, egg, buns

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/111933/venison-bacon-burgers/ (may not work)