Venison Casserole

A slow-cooked venison stew with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon, thickened into a rich gravy and served with potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 601.6 kcals 4812.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 15.6 grams 124.6 grams
Fat 13.8 grams 110.5 grams
Protein 68.5 grams 548.2 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
CondimentsSauces
2
piece
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
1
punnet
Redcurrants
to decorate
Liquids
375
ml
Red Wine
half a bottle
400
ml
Meat
4
rasher
Bacon
smoked
2.5
kg
Venison
haunch or shoulder, diced
NutsSeeds
4
clove
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
6
sprig
Rosemary
to decorate
6
sprig
Thyme
to decorate
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
diced
500
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large lidded casserole dish on the hob.
  • Cook the diced onions until softened but not browned.
  • Add the garlic, bacon, and mushrooms and cook for one minute.
  • Brown the venison in a frying pan in small batches and add it to the casserole dish.
  • Add the wine, water, stock cubes, redcurrant jelly, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and stir well.
  • Cover the dish and cook in the middle of the oven for 90 minutes.
  • Mix the cornflour with 30ml of water to create a paste.
  • Stir the paste into the casserole gradually until the desired thickness is reached.
  • Cook on the hob over low heat for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  • Serve with potatoes and spinach, garnished with herbs and redcurrants.