Big Joe's Venison Steak in Chestnut Sauce Recipe

Name: Big Joe's Venison Steak in Chestnut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces chestnuts; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons Madeira wine; 2 (6 ounce) venison steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Slice the skin to allow steam to escape.
3
Place the chestnuts in a baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4
Remove from oven, and cool.
5
Peel off the shell, and chop.
6
You should have about 1 cup chopped chestnuts.
7
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
8
Cook, stirring often, the onions and carrots in the butter until soft.
9
Stir in the flour, and cook until the flour browns.
10
Mix in the broth, and season with bay leaf, and salt and pepper.
11
Simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Preheat broiler, and position a rack 5 inches below the broiler element.
13
Place the venison steaks in a broiling pan.
14
Cook 5 minutes on each side.
15
Transfer to a hot platter.
16
Strain the solids from the broth, and return the broth to the pan.
17
Stir in Madeira and chestnuts.
18
Pour hot chestnut sauce over venison steaks, and serve.

282

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces chestnuts, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Big Joe's Venison Steak in Chestnut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Big Joe's Venison Steak in Chestnut Sauce

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