Venison Bourguignon (Venison Stew) Recipe

Name: Venison Bourguignon (Venison Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs venison, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 medium carrot, chopped rough; 1 medium onion, chopped rough; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 cups red wine, full bodied; 2 -3 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 2 bay leaves; Mushroom and Onion mixture; 18 -24 baby white onions, peeled; 1 lb mushroom, fresh, quartered; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons beef stock

Servings: persons

3 lbs venison, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 medium carrot, chopped rough
1 medium onion, chopped rough
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups red wine, full bodied
2 -3 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
Mushroom and Onion mixture
18 -24 baby white onions, peeled
1 lb mushroom, fresh, quartered
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons beef stock

1
Saute meat cubes in bacon dripping until all sides are browned.
2
Remove meat and saute onion and carrot. When cooked, set vegetables aside, drain fat, and return meat to pan and toss with salt and pepper.
3
Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and toss to coat.
4
Place uncovered casserole on middle rack of preheated 450 degree oven for 5 minutes, to lightly crust meat. Remove casserole from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
5
Stir in wine and enough stock so that the meat is covered. Add tomato paste, garlic and herbs. Bring to a simmer, on top of stove. Toss cooked vegetables in casserole. Cover casserole and return to oven. Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until meat is tender.
6
While meat is cooking, saute mushrooms and baby onions in butter and beef stock. Set aside until needed.
7
When meat is ready, pour contents of casserole in large sieve set over a sauce pan. Remove meat pieces and return to casserole. Add the mushroom and baby onion mixture to casserole.
8
Simmer broth in saucepan for a minute or two, skimming fat as it rises. You should have at least 2 1/2 cups of sauce. Taste for seasoning. Pour sauce over mixture.
9
Enjoy.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs venison, cut into cubes, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 medium carrot, chopped rough, 1 medium onion, chopped rough, and more.

Yes, Venison Bourguignon (Venison 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.

Venison Bourguignon (Venison Stew)

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