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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
Source: missallieskitchen.com
Hearty Hunting Camp Venison Stew Recipe
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

  1. 1Dice venison into bite-sized chunks and remove silvery sinew tissue.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Sauté venison for 5-7 minutes or until browned, then remove from pot.
  4. 4Lower heat and sauté potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion for 8-10 minutes until soft.
  5. 5Add garlic, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  6. 6Add tomatoes, broth, and Worcestershire, scraping browned bits, then add back venison and bring to a boil.
  7. 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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