Hearty Venison Stew

Name: Hearty Venison Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Venison', 'amount': '2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, peeled and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Potatoes', 'amount': '3 medium, peeled and diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Celery', 'amount': '2 stalks, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Beef broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Red wine', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato paste', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Flour', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '1/2 cup (for slurry)'}; {'ingredient': 'Bay leaf', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Rosemary', 'amount': '1 teaspoon, dried'}; {'ingredient': 'Thyme', 'amount': '1 teaspoon, dried'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

This delightful Hearty Venison Stew is a rustic dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. Featuring tender chunks of venison simmered to perfection with a medley of hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and rich red wine, it's a comforting meal that evokes the charm of traditional hunting lodges. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping. A favorite among hunters and home cooks alike, venison stew has been a staple in many cultures, celebrating the bounty of the land.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Venison (2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes)
Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
Onion (1 large, chopped)
Carrots (2, peeled and sliced)
Potatoes (3 medium, peeled and diced)
Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Beef broth (4 cups)
Red wine (1 cup)
Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
Flour (1/4 cup)
Water (1/2 cup (for slurry))
Bay leaf (1)
Rosemary (1 teaspoon, dried)
Thyme (1 teaspoon, dried)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the venison cubes to the pot and brown on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove the venison and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute to enhance the flavors.
Return the browned venison to the pot and pour in the beef broth and red wine. Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the venison is tender.
To thicken the stew, mix the flour with 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the stew.
Allow the stew to simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Before serving, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the venison stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy!

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g

Hearty Venison Stew

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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