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Hearty Venison Stew Recipe for Hunting Trips

Warm up after a long day outdoors with this rich venison stew. It's packed with flavor and perfect for a satisfying campfire dinner.

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Added August 18, 2026
Source: bewildeats.com
Hearty Venison Stew Recipe for Hunting Trips
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 120 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 tbsp olive oil
  • •10 cloves garlic
  • •2 lbs venison meat
  • •1.5 tsp salt
  • •0.5 tsp pepper
  • •1 cup red wine
  • •3 pieces carrots
  • •1 piece onion
  • •2 stalks celery
  • •0.5 cup beef broth
  • •1 tbsp tomato paste
  • •1 tsp fresh rosemary
  • •1 tsp fresh thyme
  • •14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • •1.5 cups red potatoes
  • •1 cup peas

Equipment

  • • Dutch oven

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over low heat. Cook garlic for 5 minutes, remove and set aside.
  2. 2Brown venison in the Dutch oven for 5-8 minutes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add red wine and bring to a simmer, re-add garlic and venison along with ingredients from carrots to potatoes.
  4. 4Simmer on low for 1 hour 45 minutes, add peas, and cook for another 15 minutes.

Camp tips

  • • Use a wine you would drink to enhance the stew's flavor.
  • • This recipe can be made on a stove if you don't have a campfire.

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