Northwoods Venison Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

A hearty venison stew simmered with root vegetables and aromatic herbs, inspired by the rustic flavors of the northern wilderness. This American-inspired venison recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs Venison stew meat, Salt, Black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes Venison stew meat
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced Yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces Parsnips
• 2, chopped Celery stalks
• 4, minced Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 cup Dry red wine
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 1 cup Frozen pearl onions
• 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 lbs venison stew meat with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then toss in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to coat evenly. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Brown the venison in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch until deeply browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 sliced carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot; sauté for 6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup dry red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
5. Step 5: Return the browned venison to the pot along with 2 bay leaves, 3 fresh thyme sprigs, and 2 rosemary sprigs. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 hours until meat is tender.
6. Step 6: Add 1 cup frozen pearl onions and cook for an additional 15 minutes uncovered to thicken the stew slightly.
7. Step 7: Remove herb sprigs, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.