Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with our enticing beef or venison stew recipes. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, these stews are brimming with succulent meat, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that will warm your soul.
Dive into the classic Beef Stew, a timeless dish featuring tender beef chunks braised in a flavorful combination of red wine, beef broth, and aromatic herbs. Experience the rustic charm of the Irish Beef Stew, where tender beef and hearty vegetables simmer in a Guinness-infused broth, creating a symphony of flavors.
For a taste of the wild, try our Venison Stew, where succulent venison is paired with earthy mushrooms, aromatic juniper berries, and a red wine reduction, resulting in a gamey yet refined stew. Vegetarians and vegans can delight in our delectable Vegetable Stew, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, beans, and a rich vegetable broth, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the process of preparing these stews, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer the classic comfort of beef stew, the hearty charm of Irish stew, the wild flavors of venison stew, or the wholesome goodness of vegetable stew, our recipes will lead you to a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
VENISON STEW
I had no choice but to learn to cook some years ago while my wife recuperated from surgery. But I found I really enjoyed trying different recipes and adapting them to my own taste-that's how my now-famous venison stew recipe came to be! -Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meat on all sides. Remove from pan. Add onions to the same pan; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper. Return meat to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to cook until vegetables are tender, 30-45 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. In a small bowl, mix flour and cold water until smooth; stir into Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. If desired, stir in browning sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
A CLASSIC FRENCH VENISON STEW RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Put the venison on one side of a large baking dish. Put the onions, carrots, and celery on the opposite side. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and the dried herbs evenly over the meat and vegetables.
- Combine the beef stock and red wine. Pour the mixture over the meat and vegetables. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or up to overnight.
- Remove the meat and vegetables from the marinade to separate bowls. Reserve the marinade for use later in this recipe.
- In a large Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pot, add the bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it crisps.
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Pat the venison dry with paper towels. Toss the meat chunks with the flour. Brown the meat in the bacon grease over medium-high heat in batches if necessary, until golden. Replenish the pan with vegetable oil if needed.
- Return all the meat to the pot. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring continually until the meat and paste are combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms, marinated vegetables, crisped bacon, and the reserved marinade to the pot.
- Cook the mixture, covered, on low heat until the meat and vegetables are tender, and the sauce has thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 383 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
VENISON STEW I
A substantial satisfying meal. This stew is tasty served over rice or large egg noodles.
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, deeply brown the meat in oil. Add onions, garlic. Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and water. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
- Add potatoes and carrots; cook until tender.
- Combine flour and water. Stir into the stew. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1146.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BEEF STEW OR VENISON STEW
I've been making this stew for over 30 years. It can be made with either beef or venison. A friend of my daughter's really likes this stew. He even told me... "It's the best stew he's ever had!" Needless to say I was quite flattered by his compliment!
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Soups
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Coat beef stew meat (or venison stew meat) with flour.
- 2. In a large skillet, melt the shortening.
- 3. Add the flour coated meat; season with salt and pepper.
- 4. When the meat is almost browned, add onions, and finish browning.
- 5. Add the Worcestershire sauce, and stir for another minute.
- 6. Transfer to a 5 quart Dutch Oven, or a large soup kettle.
- 7. Add the hot water, bouillon granules, thyme, bay leaf, lemon juice, and whole cloves.
- 8. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours.
- 9. Add the carrots, potatoes, green peppers, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
- 10. Remove the bay leaf and whole cloves at this point, then bring back to a boil.
- 11. Combine the flour and cold water, and add this to the boiling stew; stirring constantly.
- 12. Finally add the Kitchen Bouquet, and thoroughly mix through.
- 13. *Note: Sometimes you'll only need 3 tablespoons of flour, mixed with 1/3 cup cold water to thicken the stew. Also, if wanting to add peas to the stew, add the frozen peas within the last 20 minutes of cooking time (while the vegetables are simmering).
BEEF STEW OR VENISON STEW
I've been making this stew for over 30 years. It can be made with either beef or venison. A friend of my daughter's really likes this stew. He even told me... "It's the best stew he's ever had!" Needless to say I was quite flattered by his compliment!
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Stew
Time 4h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Coat beef stew meat (or venison stew meat) with flour.
- In a large skillet, melt shortening.
- Add the flour coated meat; season with salt and pepper.
- When the meat is almost browned, add onions; finish browning.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce; stir for another minute.
- Transfer to a 5 quart Dutch Oven, or a large soup kettle.
- Add the hot water, bouillon granules, thyme, bay leaf, lemon juice, and whole cloves.
- Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, green peppers, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes.
- Cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
- Remove bay leaf and whole cloves at this point.
- Bring back to a boil.
- Combine the flour and cold water, and add this to the boiling stew; stirring constantly.
- Finally add the Kitchen Bouquet; mix through thoroughly.
- Serves 8 - 10.
- *Note: Sometimes you'll only need 3 tablespoons of flour, mixed with 1/3 cup cold water to thicken the stew. Also, if wanting to add peas to the stew, add the frozen peas within the last 20 minutes of cooking time (while the vegetables are simmering).
VENISON STEW
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large pot, over high heat, add the olive oil. In a mixing bowl, toss the venison with flour and Essence. When the oil is hot, sear the meat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, basil, thyme, and bay leaves to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Add the brown stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the stew for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is very tender. If the liquid evaporates too much add a little more stock.
- Remove the stew from the oven and serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
VENISON (OR BEEF) STEW
This rich stew is infused with the flavors of white wine and dill. It's a hearty and comforting meal by itself, but is wonderful with salad and fresh rolls. I really like this made with venison-the meat is so lean.
Provided by Kaarin
Categories Stew
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Coat meat with flour mixture.
- Brown meat in oil in a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stockpot. (I like my meat very browned).
- Add the onions and garlic and cook till tender.
- Add hot broth to browned meat, scraping bottom of the pan.
- Add all remaining ingredients.
- Simmer slowly till veggies are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 24.2
SLOW COOKER VENISON STEW
An easy to make venison stew to die for.
Provided by BYOUNG1519
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 7h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the celery, onion, garlic, and parsley in the bottom of a slow cooker. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the venison well in two batches, and add to the slow cooker.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Pour in the tomato sauce, red wine, and water. Cook on Low for 7 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 657.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BEEF/VENISON STEW (LL BEAN COOKBOOK) RECIPE
Provided by á-1009
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Shake meat cubes in bag with flour, 1 tbsp. paprika, salt, pepper. In Dutch oven melt 2 tbsp. butter and brown the coated venison - do in stages - (if you put too many at a time they will steam and not brown). Remove cubes to warm dish and in same Dutch oven melt 2 more tbsp. butter and saute veggies and garlic. add 2 tbsp. paprika, marjoram, tomatoes and wine. Cover, cook on med. heat for 20 min. Add browned venison cubes and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving stir in sour cream.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF
The best Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the kind that makes prep and cleanup a breeze. Plus, creamy beef stroganoff in the slow cooker is one of those delicious classics that never disappoints, especially with our easy steps. Once you brown the beef strips with onion and garlic in butter, add it to your slow cooker with golden mushroom soup, and fresh mushrooms. Enjoy the tasty aromas when you return, and stir in cream cheese and sour cream before serving over noodles for a dinner that's as easy as it is delicious.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add beef strips, onion and garlic; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until beef is browned.
- In 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture, soup, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
- Cover; cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
- Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat. For beef stew, chuck roast, short ribs, or brisket are good choices. For venison stew, use venison shoulder or stew meat.
- Brown the meat before stewing. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a good quality stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew.
- Add vegetables that will hold their shape during cooking. Good choices include carrots, potatoes, and turnips.
- Season the stew to taste. Salt, pepper, and herbs are all good choices.
- Let the stew simmer for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Beef or venison stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious stew that your family and friends will love.
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