Dairy-Free Hearty Venison Stew
Warm up with the rich, bold flavors of Dairy-Free Hearty Venison Stew, the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This rustic dish features tender venison, slow-simmered with baby potatoes, carrots, celery, and sweet peas for a nutrient-packed meal. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, and a splash of red wine for depth, this hearty stew is entirely dairy-free while delivering unbeatable richness. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of greens. With a simple preparation process and robust ingredients, this venison stew will become your go-to recipe for satisfying, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs venison stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the venison cubes in batches, and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the red wine, deglazing the pot by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Return the venison to the pot and add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and potatoes.
Bring the stew to a simmer and then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer.
Cover the pot and let it cook gently for about 90 minutes, or until the venison is tender.
Remove the lid, add the peas, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the stew hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 862 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 8019 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 314.2 g | 628% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 46.4 mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 9242 mg | 197% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
