Venison Stroganoff
Embrace the robust flavors of the forest with this venison stroganoff recipe, a hearty twist on the classic that promises to delight your palate. Let the rich taste of venison meld with creamy sauce and tender noodles for a comforting meal that will warm any chilly evening.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 416kcal
Cost $8
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds venison See notes below
- 10 ounces sliced Mushrooms
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup Sherry
- 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef stock
- ½ Teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ Teaspoon sage, dried
- 2 Teaspoons coarse kosher salt or sea salt divided
- 1 Teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 1 bag wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the venison meat for cooking. Brown it in batches, with butter in a cast iron skillet. Season each batch with salt and pepper. When a batch is done, remove it to a large bowl.1½ pounds venison, 4 Tablespoons Butter
- Start boiling water in a spearate pot for the noodles.
- While the venison is browning, slice the mushroom, dice the onions, and mince the garlic. After all of the venison is browned, add the onions to the skillet and reduce heat. Add more butter if needed. Soften the onions for five minutes,and then add the mushrooms. Sauté them for another five minutes, then add the garlic for a minute or two,10 ounces sliced Mushrooms, 1 medium Onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Deglaze the pan with the sherry, scraping up all of the browned bits from the bottom.¼ cup Sherry
- Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper to the pan. Add the meat and vegetables to the skillet. Simmer for about five minutes.2 cups beef stock, ½ Teaspoon dried thyme, ½ Teaspoon sage, dried, 2 Teaspoons coarse kosher salt or sea salt, 1 Teaspoon cracked black pepper, 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in the sour cream. Make a slurry of the flour or cornstarch with a ¼ cup of water. Pour that in. Let the stew simmer until it thickens, about five minutes.1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Serve over noodles or spaetzle. Enjoy!1 bag wide egg noodles
Notes
What cuts of venison to use?
You can use any cut that you would like. We recommend a leg roast or ground venison. If you're using a roast, cut it into cubes or thin strips.
Can I make this stroganoff gluten-free?
Yes, you can. To make it gluten-free, use a cornstarch slurry instead of flour to thicken it.
Can I make it dairy-free?
You could substitute a dairy-free or vegan sour cream replacement.
What cut of venison should I use?
Slice a rear-leg roast or steak thin, or use stew meat or ground venison. When we grind venison, we often add about 20% beef trimmings. This makes delicious burgers and stews, such as this stroganoff.
Do I have to brown the meat?
Technically, no, but practically, yes. The browning is what gives this stew all of its flavor.
Do I need to add the wine?
No, you can just add more Worcestershire sauce.
What if I don’t have sour cream?
Sour cream is the signature ingredient in this stew, so we really suggest getting some before you make it, but you could substitute Greek yogurt if you had to. You could also substitute cream cheese.
Why don’t you add cream of mushroom soup?
Cream of mushroom soup is a processed food. With this recipe, you are making a tastier version of cream of mushroom soup with fresh mushrooms and sour cream.
What if I have no beef broth?
You can use beef bouillon cubes and water. You can use venison broth if you have it. You can even use water in a pinch, especially if you browned the meat well.
Can I cook it in my slow cooker?
Yes. Just brown the meat and cook the vegetables and mushrooms in a skillet, then transfer them to the slow cooker. Deglaze the skillet with the sherry. Pour that into the slow cooker. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Cook that for about 6 hours on low heat. Finish it with the sour cream and thickener about thirty minutes before serving. Increase the heat to high, and cook it with the lid off, stirring occasionally.
You can use any cut that you would like. We recommend a leg roast or ground venison. If you're using a roast, cut it into cubes or thin strips.
Can I make this stroganoff gluten-free?
Yes, you can. To make it gluten-free, use a cornstarch slurry instead of flour to thicken it.
Can I make it dairy-free?
You could substitute a dairy-free or vegan sour cream replacement.
What cut of venison should I use?
Slice a rear-leg roast or steak thin, or use stew meat or ground venison. When we grind venison, we often add about 20% beef trimmings. This makes delicious burgers and stews, such as this stroganoff.
Do I have to brown the meat?
Technically, no, but practically, yes. The browning is what gives this stew all of its flavor.
Do I need to add the wine?
No, you can just add more Worcestershire sauce.
What if I don’t have sour cream?
Sour cream is the signature ingredient in this stew, so we really suggest getting some before you make it, but you could substitute Greek yogurt if you had to. You could also substitute cream cheese.
Why don’t you add cream of mushroom soup?
Cream of mushroom soup is a processed food. With this recipe, you are making a tastier version of cream of mushroom soup with fresh mushrooms and sour cream.
What if I have no beef broth?
You can use beef bouillon cubes and water. You can use venison broth if you have it. You can even use water in a pinch, especially if you browned the meat well.
Can I cook it in my slow cooker?
Yes. Just brown the meat and cook the vegetables and mushrooms in a skillet, then transfer them to the slow cooker. Deglaze the skillet with the sherry. Pour that into the slow cooker. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Cook that for about 6 hours on low heat. Finish it with the sour cream and thickener about thirty minutes before serving. Increase the heat to high, and cook it with the lid off, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg