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Hearty Hunter’s Stew

Name: Hearty Hunter's Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 50 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless venison or beef chuck roast, cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4-1/4 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 2 medium onions, cut in wedges; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 2 to 3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 medium carrots, quartered; 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

13 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 2 hours 50 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce Worsech, Catawba, Wisconsin

Hearty Hunter's Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless venison or beef chuck roast, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
4-1/4 cups water, divided
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 medium onions, cut in wedges
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium carrots, quartered
1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups water and scrape to loosen any browned drippings from pan. Add the tomato juice, onions, celery, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Discard bay leaves; add the carrots, rutabaga and potatoes. Cover and cook for 40-60 minutes.
Stir in the peas; cook for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 351 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 31g protein.

Hearty Hunter’s Stew

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