Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake

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Try my savory and sophisticated braised venison with rosemary and shiitake, which I created to please my hunter. I like to serve this with spaetzle, merlot, and salad.

Submitted by RUTHWARD
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

  • 1 ½ pounds venison, cut into 2-inch cubes

  • 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups dry red wine

  • 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (Optional)

  • 1 cube beef bouillon

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons dried rosemary

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons water (Optional)

Directions

  1. Melt bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear venison, in two batches, until nicely browned; transfer to a plate.

  2. Add shiitakes, onions, and garlic; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in wine, cognac, and bouillon cube, simmer 30 seconds to remove alcohol flavor and dissolve bouillon.

  3. Add venison, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer gently until venison is tender, about 2 hours or more, adding water as needed.

  4. Add baby carrots during last 30 minutes of cooking. When venison tender, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and stir into sauce to thicken sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
4g Fat
20g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 371mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 9mg 48%
Potassium 925mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.