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Hunting Camp Venison Stew: Hearty Outdoor Dinner
This robust hunting venison stew is perfect for warming up after a long day in the field, offering a satisfying meal to refuel and relax by the fire.
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Added August 18, 2026

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 180 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •3 lbs venison
- •2 t salt
- •3 T safflower oil
- •1 large onion
- •1/2 C all purpose flour
- •2 C beef broth
- •3/4 C barley
- •3 large carrots
- •3 large potatoes
- •3 C water
- •ground pepper
- •1/2 C frozen peas
Equipment
- • Dutch oven
Instructions
- 1Cube and salt venison
- 2Put oil in oven and place over hot coals for a few minutes
- 3Carefully add venison and chopped onion
- 4Let the venison and onion cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- 5Add flour and stirring constantly, let it cook for another few minutes
- 6Slowly add the beef broth, stirring constantly
- 7Add about a cup of water, stir thoroughly and cover, cook for about an hour
- 8Add barley and let cook for another hour, adding more water as needed
- 9Add carrots and let cook for another 15 minutes
- 10Add potatoes, more water if needed, cover and cook for another hour or so
- 11Add peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking
Camp tips
- • Keep an eye on your fire, adding wood or coals as necessary.
- • Check your oven every half hour and add water if it starts to look dry.
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