Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven
Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven pairs fork-tender venison with a deep, wine-enriched broth layered with tomato and subtle anchovy savoriness. Carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and peas round it out for a balanced, comforting bowl with herbaceous thyme and bay notes. Serve on a chilly evening for a satisfying dinner that feels rustic yet refined.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Heat bacon grease in an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir the venison in the hot grease until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the venison to a plate. Add the onion to the hot grease and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine the garlic, tomato paste, and anchovy paste in a small bowl; add to the onions. Stir the flour into the onion mixture until dissolved.
- 4
Pour in the wine, beef broth, and chicken broth; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the thyme and bay leaves and bring the liquid to a simmer. Return the venison to the pot. Cover the pot.
- 5
Simmer the stew in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Add the potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms to the stew and continue simmering in the oven until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour more. Add the peas and stir.
- Calories 512.21 kcal High 26%
- Protein 22.08 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 86.38 g 31%
- Total Fat 7.61 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.27 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 880.41 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.62 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 12.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 365.44 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 751.97 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 14.85 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 25.41 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anchovy Paste, Bacon Fat, and Beef Broth. Each serving provides about 512.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anchovy Paste, Bacon Fat, Beef Broth, Carrot. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven healthy?
- Hearty Venison Stew in a Dutch Oven has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 512.21 calories and 22.08 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 880.41 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.19 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, 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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