Tristan’s Savory Venison Stew: A Master Hunter’s Recipe
Try an MKC employee’s favorite venison stew recipe, a savory masterpiece that’ll comfort you during those bitter cold months.
Tristan’s Savory Venison Stew: A Master Hunter’s Recipe
Tristan
4-6
20 minutes
6-8 hours
American
Venison Recipes
This recipe comes from Tristan, an avid cook and valued MKC employee.
Wondering what to do with all that meat in your freezer after hunting season ends? Running low on venison recipes?
This venison stew recipe, courtesy of Tristan, is a great way to turn that hearty meat into a delicious, filling meal.
Below, he’ll walk you through the cooking process and explain everything you need to get started.
Ingredients
3 pounds of venison meat (preferably neck or front quarter cuts)
3–4 medium russet potatoes
3–4 carrots
1 28-ounce can of diced or crushed tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves
1 medium yellow onion
2 tablespoons beef bouillon
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ stick / 4 tablespoons butter
Directions
As with most venison recipes, start by trimming your venison of all sinew, silver skin, and fat. Dice it into 1-inch cubes. Season them with rosemary, salt, and pepper. In a large cast-iron pan or pot, melt the butter over high heat. Add the venison cubes and sear until brown on all sides.
While the meat sears, dice your potatoes, carrots, and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the pan. Next, add the maple syrup and allow it to caramelize for 2–3 minutes. Remove the venison and set aside.
Add the diced vegetables to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Season with more salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, beef bouillon, and apple cider vinegar. Stir in just enough water to cover everything. Return the venison to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 6–8 hours. The venison should be very tender. After the stew finishes, taste and adjust your seasoning as needed.
