Here’s a hearty, slow-simmered Venison Stew—deep flavor, tender meat, and classic comfort food vibes.
Venison stew
🦌 Venison Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) venison, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp flour (for coating)
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 carrots, chopped
- 2–3 potatoes, cubed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (optional but classic)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or game broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional but adds depth)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
🍲 Instructions
1. Brown the venison
- Toss venison cubes in flour (light coating)
- Heat oil in a heavy pot
- Brown meat in batches until nicely seared
- Remove and set aside
2. Build the base
- In the same pot, sauté onion until soft
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes
3. Deglaze
- Pour in red wine (if using)
- Scrape up browned bits from the bottom
4. Simmer the stew
- Add broth, venison, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, Worcestershire
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat
- Cover and simmer 1.5 to 2 hours until meat becomes tender
5. Add vegetables
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery
- Simmer another 30–45 minutes until vegetables are soft and stew thickens
6. Finish
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Remove bay leaves
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving for best flavor
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Crusty bread 🥖
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Buttered noodles 🍝
🔥 Tips for best venison stew
- Don’t rush the simmer—venison needs low, slow cooking
- Browning meat well = deeper flavor
- Add a splash of vinegar or lemon at the end if it tastes too rich
- If meat is very lean, a bit of bacon or butter helps tenderness
If you want, I can also give you:
- Slow cooker venison stew 🫕
- Instant Pot version ⚡
- Spicy hunter-style stew 🌶️
- Or a “no wine, kid-friendly” version\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\