Savoury Beef Stew or Buffalo Moose Venison

Dive into a world of hearty comfort with this Savoury Beef Stew—or its bold variations featuring buffalo, moose, or venison for those craving a wild twist! This recipe combines rich, tender cubes of your chosen meat with wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with tomato paste, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Perfect for cozy gatherings or when you need a meal that warms you to the core, this stew comes together with simple techniques like searing for depth of flavor and slow simmering for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Garnished with fresh parsley and best served with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes, this one-pot wonder is a versatile, soul-soothing dish the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef, buffalo, moose, or venison (cubed)
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 3 stalks celery stalks (chopped)
• 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the cubed meat in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the meat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize it slightly.

Step 5

Deglaze the pot by adding 1 cup of beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Return the seared meat to the pot, then add the carrots, celery, and potatoes.

Step 7

Pour in the remaining 3 cups of beef broth, ensuring the ingredients are mostly submerged.

Step 8

Add the bay leaves and dried thyme. Stir gently to combine everything.

Step 9

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let the stew simmer for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2004.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1051.5

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6181.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.1mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 3410.0mg	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: 35.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 54.2%