The Best Venison Stew Recipe (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
This hearty venison stew features tender slices of seared venison, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a flavorful broth. It's the perfect recipe to warm up on a cold day.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound venison stew meat - cut into 1" cubes with all sinew removed (or venison roast)
- 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 large potatoes cut in chunks
- 4 large carrots cut in chunks
- 4 celery stalks cut in chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cubed venison to the pot. Brown the venison cubes on all sides, frequently stirring so they don't burn. After 5 minutes, add the onion and garlic. Saute until the onion softens, about 5 more minutes. Add the carrots and celery and saute for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits on the bottom. Next, add potatoes, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, ground thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and a bay leaf. Stir well to combine everything.
- Bring the stew to a boil, cover it with a lid, and turn the heat down to low. Simmer the stew over low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, until the vegetables are fork-tender and the meat is tender.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
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Notes
- Trim off any silver skin for the most tender meat.
- Cut meat and vegetables the same size for even cooking.
- Add your favorite vegetables like white button mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1341mg | Potassium: 1699mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8181IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg
