Best 8 Maine Venison Stew Recipes

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**Maine Venison Stew: A Culinary Journey into Rustic Delights**

In the heart of Maine, where nature's bounty thrives, there lies a culinary treasure that captures the essence of rustic charm and hearty flavors - the Maine Venison Stew. This delectable dish, rooted in the region's hunting heritage, takes you on a gastronomic adventure, blending the rich taste of venison with a symphony of garden-fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover three variations of this classic stew, each offering a unique twist on tradition. From the traditional Maine Venison Stew, which embodies the rustic simplicity of the dish, to the more adventurous Venison Stew with Dried Cherries and Pistachios, and the tantalizing Venison Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans, these recipes cater to a range of palates and preferences. Prepare to indulge in a comforting and flavorful experience that celebrates the bounty of Maine's natural resources and the culinary artistry of its people.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VENISON STEW



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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

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds venison stew meat
3 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
Browning sauce, optional

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

THE BEST VENISON STEW YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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This scratch-made venison stew recipe is easy to make and the deer meat is fall-apart tender. It's packed with veggies and simple ingredients. Gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30 friendly.

Provided by Miss AK

Categories     Main Dish

Time 31m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. venison, diced with all sinew removed - I used leg meat*
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 and 1/2 cups diced potatoes, I left the skin on (about 3 medium potatoes)
2 cups diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. herbs de Provence*
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 15 0z. can diced tomatoes
4 cups unsalted beef stock or venison stock
3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Dice the venison into bite-sized chunks, being sure to remove any of the silvery sinew tissue. Leaving this on makes the meat tough.
  • Add the olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, allow the venison to saute for 5-7 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Remove the venison from the pot and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onion. Allow the vegetables to saute for about 8-10 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
  • Then, add the garlic, herbs de Provence, salt and pepper and cook for an additional minute before adding the tomatoes, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Then, add the venison back to the pot. Stir well and bring the stew to a boil.
  • Once a boil is reached, turn the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and allow the stew to simmer for 1-2 hours until the venison is tender.
  • Serve hot (is amazing with crusty bread).

VENISON STEW



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This hearty stew, loaded with vegetables and rich seasonings, is a great way to enjoy venison at home.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound boneless venison, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces pearl onions (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, reserving fat in Dutch oven, and drain on paper towels; reserve.
  • Cook venison in bacon fat over medium-high heat about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Stir in 2 cups water, the wine, salt, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until venison is almost tender.
  • Stir in onions, carrots and potato. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables and venison are tender.
  • Shake 1/2 cup cold water and the flour in a tightly covered container; gradually stir into stew. Stir in browning sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg

VENISON STEW II



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This substantial stew will knock the socks right off of you with its full-bodied flavor. There are lots of vegetables. Have it over rice or big fat egg noodles.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds venison stew meat
3 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups water
7 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound parsnip, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, deeply brown the meat in oil. Stir in onions, garlic. Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, salt and 3 cups of water. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in potatoes and parsnips; cook until tender. Combine flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir into the stew. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1105.4 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

VENISON STEW



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds venison stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Essence, recipe follows
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 cup red wine
4 cups brown stock
Salt and black pepper
Crusty bread
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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.

EASY VENISON STEW



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This is a simple and tasty way I make venison. Like anything else it's better with fresh ingredients rather than canned, but this is what I had on hand. This is wonderful served over brown or wild rice.

Provided by Sherri

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 pound venison, cut into strips
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the venison to the skillet; cook and stir until evenly browned. Stir the tomatoes, mushrooms, thyme, sage, tarragon, and salt into the mixture; cover the skillet and allow the mixture to simmer until the venison is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 721 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

VENISON STEW



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Simple and versatile stew. This is the 'base' recipe I use and add or change to whatever I have on hand.

Provided by Jenny Ziemann

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 pounds venison, cut into chunks
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound small red potatoes, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup frozen peas
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Heat bacon grease in an oven-proof pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir venison in the hot grease until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer venison to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add onion to hot grease; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix garlic, tomato paste, and anchovy paste together in a small bowl; add to onions. Stir flour into onion mixture until dissolved.
  • Pour wine, beef broth, and chicken broth into the pot; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add thyme and bay leaves to pot and bring liquid to a simmer. Return venison to pot. Cover pot.
  • Simmer stew in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms to stew and simmer in the oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour more. Add peas and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 375.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

VENISON STEW I



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds venison stew meat
3 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups water
7 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup water

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality venison for the best flavor. If you can, get venison from a local hunter or butcher.
  • Trim the venison of any fat or sinew before cooking. This will help to improve the flavor and texture of the stew.
  • Marinate the venison in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the meat and add flavor.
  • Brown the venison in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. This will help to develop the flavor and color of the meat.
  • Add the vegetables, broth, and seasonings to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the venison is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Maine 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 preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious venison stew that your family and friends will love.

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