Instant Pot Venison Stew
This easy Instant Pot venison stew transforms tough game meat into fork-tender perfection! Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cold winter days.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound venison, cubed with all sinew removed, or ground venison
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 5-6 large potatoes diced (about 4 cups)
- 5-6 medium carrots diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium buttercup squash diced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional
- 2 tablespoons cold water optional
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function for 10 minutes. Add the olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the cubed venison. After 5 minutes, add chopped garlic and diced onion. Saute until the cycle ends.
- Add the beef broth to the Instant Pot and use a spoon to scrape any brown bits on the bottom of the pressure cooker. Next, add potatoes, carrots, squash, paprika, sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a final stir to mix all the ingredients well.
- Secure the lid, set it to "sealing" or "stew" setting, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Then, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Remove the lid and give the venison stew a good stir. If you want your stew to be thicker, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch and two tablespoons of cold water and pour it immediately into the stew. Stir until thickened.
- Pour into serving bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- If using leftover cooked meat, skip the saute step.
- Do not overcook the meat when searing - just brown the outside.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.5g | Protein: 21.1g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 1149mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 5.5g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
