Campfire
Dinner
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Paleo
Whole30 Friendly
Hearty Hunting Camp Venison Stew Recipe
Serve this satisfying, slow-cooked venison stew to a hungry crew after a long day afield. Easy to make with simple ingredients and plenty of game meat.
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Added August 19, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 75 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 lb venison, diced
- •1 Tbsp olive oil
- •2.5 cups potatoes, diced
- •2 cups carrots, diced
- •1 cup celery stalks, diced
- •1 large yellow onion, diced
- •2 garlic cloves, minced
- •2 tsp herbs de Provence
- •1 tsp sea salt
- •0.75 tsp black pepper
- •1 15 oz. diced tomatoes, canned
- •4 cups unsalted beef broth
- •3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Equipment
- • Dutch oven
- • wooden spoon
- • chef’s knife
- • cutting board
- • measuring cups and spoons
- • can opener
Instructions
- 1Dice venison into bite-sized chunks and remove silvery sinew tissue.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 3Sauté venison for 5-7 minutes or until browned, then remove from pot.
- 4Lower heat and sauté potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- 5Add garlic, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- 6Add tomatoes, broth, and Worcestershire, scraping browned bits, then add back venison and bring to a boil.
- 7Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until venison is tender.
Camp tips
- • Sear the meat to seal in juices and enhance flavor.
- • Cook low and slow for tenderness.
- • Add a variety of vegetables for texture and flavor.
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