Minnesota Wild Rice and Venison Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A hearty stew featuring Minnesota's iconic wild rice and tender venison, slow-cooked with root vegetables and herbs for a rustic, comforting meal. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs wild rice, venison stew meat, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 cup wild rice
• 1.5 lbs venison stew meat
• 2 large carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in venison stew meat, breaking it into small pieces, and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Pour in vegetable broth, add wild rice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until rice is tender and meat is fully cooked.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.