Fillet of Venison and Wild Mushroom Sauce

Marinated venison medallions served with a rich, creamy wild mushroom sauce featuring morels, porcini, and a touch of truffle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 646.1 kcals 2584.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.6 grams 42.5 grams
Fat 52.2 grams 208.6 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
for the marinade
2
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
aged for 10-15 years
Dairy
100
g
Unsalted Butter
for the sauce
6
tbsp
Liquids
4
tbsp
Meat
500
g
Venison Fillet
trimmed and cut into 2.5cm thick medallions
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for the marinade
2
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for frying the venison
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
piece
Onion
small, very finely sliced
40
g
Morels
dried, soaked for 2 hours and drained
150
g
Porcini Mushrooms
fresh, thickly sliced
1
piece
Summer Truffle
optional, for shaving over the top

Steps

  • Place the venison in a dish with three tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, carrot, and onion.
  • Season with salt and pepper and marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Heat a non-reactive frying pan and fry the sliced onions in butter for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the morels to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the porcini mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the aged balsamic vinegar, sherry, and cream, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Adjust the thickness with soaking water and season to taste.
  • Remove the venison from the marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry the venison steaks in two tablespoons of olive oil for 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the venison on top of the sauce and finish with optional truffle shavings.