Editor's Note: This is a limited series featuring wild game recipes created by Fargo chef and avid hunter and angler Jeff Benda. More content is available on his website, wildgameandfish.com, and Instagram.

When fall weekends roll around in North Dakota, my family and I settle into a rhythm: hunting in the morning, football on TV in the afternoon and something hearty bubbling away in the kitchen.

This Hot Italian Venison Sandwich recipe has become one of my absolute favorites to share with family and friends while cheering on the NDSU Bison.

A great Hot Italian Venison Sandwich is as close to heaven ... and Chicago as you'll ever get. While nothing compares to a true Italian beef sandwich from Chicago, you can get pretty close with a deer roast, roasted peppers and a slow cooker.

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