Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew
Hearty stew featuring locally sourced venison, foraged wild onions, and root vegetables simmered to tender perfection. This alaskan-inspired soups ready in about 125 minutes pairs chopped wild onions, medium, diced carrots, stalks, diced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes Alaskan venison stew meat
- 1 cup, chopped wild onions
- 3 medium, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat venison dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear venison in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add chopped wild onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until darkened.
- Step 3: Return venison to pot. Add broth, potatoes, thyme, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until venison is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken. Whisk flour with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Stir into stew and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew take to make?
Total time is about 125 minutes (20 min prep + 105 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped wild onions from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Alaskan Venison & Wild Onion Stew?
Alaskan soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this alaskan are incredible.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
