Best Ever Deer Stew Recipe

Name: Best Ever Deer Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. deer meat, cubed; flour; 1/4 cup salad oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 Tbsp. minced garlic or 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 3 Tbsp. parsley flakes or 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp. peppercorns; 1/2 tsp. thyme, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; 5 carrots, sliced in 1 inch slices; 4-6 potatoes, cut in half; 12 small onions or 6 large onions, cut in half; 1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 (12 oz.) bottles non-alcoholic beer; 2 cans beef consomme or broth

Servings: persons

2 lbs. deer meat, cubed
flour
1/4 cup salad oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. minced garlic or 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 Tbsp. parsley flakes or 3 sprigs fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. peppercorns
1/2 tsp. thyme, crumbled
1 bay leaf
5 carrots, sliced in 1 inch slices
4-6 potatoes, cut in half
12 small onions or 6 large onions, cut in half
1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (12 oz.) bottles non-alcoholic beer
2 cans beef consomme or broth

1
Roll meat cubes in flour and brown on all sides in oil in a large Dutch oven.
2
Remove meat and set aside.
3
Add onion, garlic, and celery to oil remaining in the pot and cook until lightly browned.
4
Add all seasonings to pot.
5
Return meat to pot and add consomme and non-alcoholic beer.
6
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 60 - 90 minutes or until meat is almost tender.
7
Add vegetables and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
8
Add salt or pepper to taste.
9
Thicken with flour, if desired.

409

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. deer meat, cubed, flour, 1/4 cup salad oil, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Deer Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Ever Deer Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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