Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison
Rich and woodsy, this stew balances tender venison with earthy shiitake, aromatic rosemary, and a red wine-cognac sauce that simmers into a glossy finish. Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison is ideal for a cozy dinner on a cool evening, paired with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luxurious gravy.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the venison and sear it in two batches until well browned. Move the venison to a plate.
- 2
Add the onions, shiitakes, and garlic; cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the wine, cognac, and bouillon cube, then simmer for 30 seconds to cook off the alcohol and dissolve the bouillon.
- 3
Add the venison, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Simmer gently until the venison is tender, about 2 hours, adding water as needed.
- 4
Add the baby carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking. When the venison is tender, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
- Calories 683.15 kcal High 34%
- Protein 25.39 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 118.29 g 43%
- Total Fat 8.71 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1218.56 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 7.29 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 25.51 g --
- Added Sugars 2.59 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 582.41 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 606.81 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 22.05 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 35.95 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Bacon Fat, Beef Bouillon, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 683.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Bacon Fat, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Brandy. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 683.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison healthy?
- Rosemary Shiitake Braised Venison has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 683.15 calories and 25.39 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1218.56 mg (53% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.08 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.59 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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