Best 4 Rustic Venison Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Rustic Venison Stew, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of comfort food. This delectable stew showcases tender venison simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, complemented by an array of hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of spices. As the stew gently bubbles away, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating this rustic delicacy. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful of this venison stew, a dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Additionally, the article offers variations to suit different preferences, including a comforting venison stew made with red wine and a tantalizing venison stew with mushrooms and bacon. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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SLOW COOKER VENISON STEW



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If you've got some venison stew meat in the freezer, here's a fantastic recipe to make the most of it. Full of rich flavors and hearty vegetables such as mushrooms, potatoes, and turnips, this rustic, comforting stew comes together in a snap thanks to your slow cooker. The recipe calls for the meat to be browned in a skillet before it is added to the slow cooker, but if you want to cut down on prep time, you can put the flour-coated meat straight into the slow cooker. (Browning makes the meat more flavorful but it's not an essential step.) The addition of blackberry jam might sound odd, but trust us: it helps thicken the stew and adds a subtle sweetness to the sauce that balances out the savory flavors of the brown ale and Dijon mustard. Serve the stew as-is with plenty of crusty bread on the side, or ladle it over hot cooked mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 4h10m

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 2 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour, divided
5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 pounds venison stew meat, cut into (1-in.) pieces
1/4 cup canola oil
4 cups unsalted beef broth, divided
1 (12-oz.) bottle brown ale beer (such as Newcastle)
8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered (3 cups)
2 cups cubed (1-in. pieces) Yukon Gold potatoes (from 12 oz. unpeeled potatoes)
3 medium (12 oz. total) carrots, cut into 1- x 1/2-in. pieces (about 2 cups)
1 medium (6 oz.) turnip, peeled and cut into 1-in pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups trimmed and halved fresh Brussels sprouts (from 10 oz. Brussels sprouts)
1/3 cup blackberry jam
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together 1/2 cup of the flour and 2 1/2 teaspoons of the salt in a large bowl. Add venison; toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add half of the venison; cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean. Repeat process using remaining oil and venison.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup of the broth and remaining 1/4 cup flour in a small bowl until smooth; place in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add browned venison, beer, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, turnip, tomato paste, thyme, and remaining 3 1/2 cups broth. Cover and cook until venison and vegetables are just tender, about 6 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH.
  • Stir Brussels sprouts into stew; cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes on HIGH. Stir in jam, chives, mustard, dill, pepper, and remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Divide stew evenly among bowls; garnish with additional chives.

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

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.

RUSTIC VENISON STEW



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Savory, rustic flavor. Bread tastes so good in this broth you may not even make it to the soup!

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Venison Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 pounds cubed venison
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups water
2 cups beef broth
2 cups browning sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, smashed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 sprigs fresh parsley
2 large bay leaves
1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
4 medium red potatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, halved
½ medium white onion, coarsely chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cups egg noodles
¼ tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Toss venison in flour to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry venison in the butter until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer venison to a slow cooker. Pour red wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let wine reduce by half, then add to the slow cooker.
  • Add water, beef broth, browning sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, oregano, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Simmer on Low for 2 hours.
  • Stir in potatoes, mushrooms, onion, and carrots; simmer on Low for 3 more hours.
  • When the stew is almost finished, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/4 cup broth from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Whisk cornstarch into the broth, then pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Stir and let thicken. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Serve stew in a bowl over egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 121.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1077.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality venison: The better the quality of the venison, the better your stew will be. Look for venison that is lean and has a deep red color.
  • Brown the venison well: Browning the venison before adding it to the stew will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and texture to your stew. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Use a good quality red wine: The red wine will add depth of flavor to the stew. Choose a red wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Let the stew simmer for a long time: The longer the stew simmers, the more flavorful it will become. Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or mashed potatoes: A side of bread or mashed potatoes will help to soak up the delicious sauce from the stew.

Conclusion:

Venison stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover venison. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you have some venison, give this recipe a try.

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