Campfire
Dinner
High-Protein
Low-Fat
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

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