Venison Stroganoff With Wild Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Venison Stroganoff With Wild Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean venison, cut into chunks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, diced; zest of one lemon; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 pound Shitake mushrooms; 1/4 pound crimini mushrooms; 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 4 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons butter; olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons flour; 1 splash brandy; coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; egg noodles or rice, to serve

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean venison, cut into chunks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
zest of one lemon
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 pound Shitake mushrooms
1/4 pound crimini mushrooms
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons butter
olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons flour
1 splash brandy
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
egg noodles or rice, to serve

1
Season the meat well with salt and pepper.
2
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the meat in the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then transfer the meat to a plate.
3
In the same pot, brown the onion and shallot.
4
After two minutes, add the mushrooms and garlic.
5
Add more olive oil if necessary.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Dust with flour while stirring.
8
Add the brandy and let it sizzle for a minute, then add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
9
Return the meat to the pot.
10
Add the worcestershire, nutmeg, paprika and lemon zest.
11
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently on low heat for about an hour and a half.
12
Uncover and simmer for another 30 minutes or until the meat is fork-tender.
13
Add the sour cream and mix well.
14
Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
15
Sprinkle with parsley.
16
Serve on a bed of rice or egg noodles.

231

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean venison, cut into chunks, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 small onion, diced, zest of one lemon, and more.

Yes, Venison Stroganoff With Wild Mushrooms 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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Venison Stroganoff With Wild Mushrooms

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Variations & substitutions

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