Venison Stew

This hearty stew, loaded with vegetables and rich seasonings, is a great way to enjoy venison at home.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

3:20

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

pound boneless venison, cut into 1-inch cubes

cups water

cup dry red wine

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

1/4

teaspoon pepper

ounces pearl onions (1 cup)

medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

large potato, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2

cup cold water

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon browning sauce, if desired

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Cook bacon in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, reserving fat in Dutch oven, and drain on paper towels; reserve.
Cook venison in bacon fat over medium-high heat about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Stir in 2 cups water, the wine, salt, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until venison is almost tender.
Stir in onions, carrots and potato. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables and venison are tender.
Shake 1/2 cup cold water and the flour in a tightly covered container; gradually stir into stew. Stir in browning sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.

Makes 5 servings

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Did You Know...

Lean venison, once only a regional favorite, is now a popular restaurant menu item.

Substitution

Make this rich, flavorful stew with beef, too. Just use 1 pound beef stew meat intead of venison.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 205

(Calories from Fat 45 ),

Total Fat 5 g

(Saturated Fat 2 g,),

Cholesterol 80 mg;
Sodium 580 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 19 g

(Dietary Fiber 2 g,

Protein 24 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
1 Vegetable;
3 Very Lean Meat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Venison Stew

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens