Best 9 Beef Or Venison Stew Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful stew to warm your soul on a chilly day? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate beef or venison stew. Whether you prefer the classic richness of beef or the lean and gamey taste of venison, we'll provide tips and tricks to help you craft a stew that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.

Here are our top 9 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

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

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).

BEEF STEW OR VENISON STEW



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I've been making this stew for over 30 years. It can be made with either beef or venison. A friend of my daughter's really likes this stew. He even told me... "It's the best stew he's ever had!" Needless to say I was quite flattered by his compliment!

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison
1/2 cup flour
2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be)
salt & pepper, season according to taste
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 -4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
6 cups hot water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 pinch dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice (This tenderizes the meat)
4 whole cloves
5 carrots, sliced thin
4 medium potatoes, cubed small
1/2-1 green bell peppers, chopped fine or 1/2-1 yellow bell pepper
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup frozen peas (*See note) (optional)
4 tablespoons flour (I use cornstarch)
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet, browning & seasoning sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat beef stew meat (or venison stew meat) with flour.
  • In a large skillet, melt shortening.
  • Add the flour coated meat; season with salt and pepper.
  • When the meat is almost browned, add onions; finish browning.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce; stir for another minute.
  • Transfer to a 5 quart Dutch Oven, or a large soup kettle.
  • Add the hot water, bouillon granules, thyme, bay leaf, lemon juice, and whole cloves.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, green peppers, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes.
  • Cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf and whole cloves at this point.
  • Bring back to a boil.
  • Combine the flour and cold water, and add this to the boiling stew; stirring constantly.
  • Finally add the Kitchen Bouquet; mix through thoroughly.
  • Serves 8 - 10.
  • *Note: Sometimes you'll only need 3 tablespoons of flour, mixed with 1/3 cup cold water to thicken the stew. Also, if wanting to add peas to the stew, add the frozen peas within the last 20 minutes of cooking time (while the vegetables are simmering).

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

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.

BEEF/VENISON STEW (LL BEAN COOKBOOK) RECIPE



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Provided by á-1009

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 lb. beef or venison, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup flour
3 tbsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tbsp. butter - divided
2 med. onions
Green beans
Peas
Mushrooms
Carrots
Celery
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. marjoram
11 oz. tomato sauce or diced tom. or combination
1/2 cup red wine
16 oz. can beef broth

Steps:

  • Shake meat cubes in bag with flour, 1 tbsp. paprika, salt, pepper. In Dutch oven melt 2 tbsp. butter and brown the coated venison - do in stages - (if you put too many at a time they will steam and not brown). Remove cubes to warm dish and in same Dutch oven melt 2 more tbsp. butter and saute veggies and garlic. add 2 tbsp. paprika, marjoram, tomatoes and wine. Cover, cook on med. heat for 20 min. Add browned venison cubes and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving stir in sour cream.

HEARTY VENISON STEW



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When he simmers a pot of his satisfying stew, Rick Sullivan of Henryville, Indiana stirs plenty of garlic and herbs into a hearty meat-and-vegetable mixture. "This stew tastes great right off the stove but it's even better if you make it ahead and reheat it," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound venison, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown venison in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in the broth, thyme, marjoram, parsley, garlic and salt. Place peppercorns and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the potatoes, onion, carrots and celery; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat and vegetables tender. Discard herb bag. In a small bowl, combine flour, water and browning sauce until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY VENISON STEW - CROCK-POT



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This is a great stew for Sunday football. The venison makes it a bit healthier, but it definitely doesn't taste gamey for those who do not prefer wild game.

Provided by ckeller

Categories     Stew

Time 4h15m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs venison, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, diced
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper and coat the venison with the mixture. Place into crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 109, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: Stew meat is typically cut from the chuck or shoulder, which are tough cuts of meat that become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Brown the meat before stewing: Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to develop a rich, brown sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables adds flavor, color, and texture to the stew. Choose vegetables that will hold up well to long cooking times, such as carrots, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Season the stew well: Stew is a great dish to experiment with different seasonings. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and vegetables to create a flavorful broth.
  • Cook the stew low and slow: To allow the meat and vegetables to become tender, stew should be cooked low and slow. Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice: Crusty bread or rice is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty beef or venison stew. They help to soak up the delicious broth and make the meal more filling.

Conclusion:

Beef or venison stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious stew that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give beef or venison stew a try. You won't be disappointed.

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