Dairy-Free Hearty Venison Stew

Warm up with this rich and flavorful Dairy-Free Hearty Venison Stew, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender venison, hearty vegetables like baby potatoes, carrots, and celery, and infused with aromatic thyme, bay leaves, and a splash of red wine, this stew is bursting with depth and earthiness. The tomato paste and beef broth combine to create a velvety, dairy-free base that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients. Slowly simmered to perfection, it’s an easy-to-make one-pot meal that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Serve piping hot for a rustic, protein-packed dinner that will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for Paleo or dairy-free diets, this recipe is also a great way to showcase venison in a hearty comfort food classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the venison cubes in batches, and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the red wine, deglazing the pot by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 7

Return the venison to the pot and add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and potatoes.

Step 8

Bring the stew to a simmer and then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer.

Step 9

Cover the pot and let it cook gently for about 90 minutes, or until the venison is tender.

Step 10

Remove the lid, add the peas, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 11

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Step 12

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the stew hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3681.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2877.0

Total Fat 62.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 861.8mg	0%
Sodium 8019.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 314.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 510.8mg	0%
Iron 46.4mg	0%
Potassium 9241.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 47.3%

Carbs: 31.7%