Best Hunter Stew Recipes

BIGOS (HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and kielbasa; cook and stir until the bacon has rendered its fat and sausage is lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and transfer to a large casserole or Dutch oven.
• Coat the cubes of pork lightly with flour and fry them in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to the casserole. Add the garlic, onion, carrots, fresh mushrooms, cabbage and sauerkraut. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until the carrots are soft, about 10 minutes. Do not let the vegetables brown.
• Deglaze the pan by pouring in the red wine and stirring to loosen all of the bits of food and flour that are stuck to the bottom. Season with the bay leaf, basil, marjoram, paprika, salt, pepper, caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
• Mix in the dried mushrooms, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, tomato paste and tomatoes. Heat through just until boiling. Pour the vegetables and all of the liquid into the casserole dish with the meat. Cover with a lid.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until meat is very tender.

HEARTY HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• 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.

BIGOS (POLISH HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• Place sauerkraut in a large pan or casserole dish and pour in 4 cups of boiling water. Add prunes, allspice, and bay leaves. Simmer until Sauerkraut is soft, about 50 minutes.
• Pour about 1 cup of boiling water over mushrooms and soak to rehydrate, about 30 minutes. Drain and chop mushrooms, reserving the liquid.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium to high heat. Add onion and sausage. Saute while stirring until onion is soft and sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
• In a separate pan, bring about 4 cups of water to a boil. Add beef, pork, and bacon. Simmer until cooked through for 20 minutes, then drain.
• When sauerkraut is soft, add the drained meat mixture, sausage-onion mixture, and soaked mushrooms; mix well. Simmer uncovered over low heat, about 20 minutes.
• Pour in red wine and cook for 15 minutes until flavors are well blended. Season with caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato puree. If the stew is too dry, pour in some of the water reserved from soaking the mushrooms, and simmer so flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

HUNTER'S CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place in a large bowl. Add bay leaves, rosemary, and crushed clove of garlic; pour over wine. Let marinate for at least an hour, in the refrigerator, but preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drain chicken, reserving the marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Coat chicken pieces with flour; shaking off any excess. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced garlic. Cook gently until golden brown, then add the anchovies, olives, tomatoes, and chicken pieces with their reserved marinade. Bring to a boil, and cover. Transfer to oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce, and discard. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and rosemary before serving.

SLOW-COOKER HUNTER'S STEW WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 6 to 7 hours.

CHEF JOHN'S BIGOS (POLISH HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• Place mushrooms in warm water to soak and soften, 10 or 15 minutes. Drain and chop.
• Heat butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven; add sauerkraut and sliced cabbage. Cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally. Brown the meat and add it to pot while sauerkraut is cooking per directions below.
• Heat skillet over medium-high heat; add bacon and cook until browned but not crisp. Transfer bacon to pot with cabbage, leaving bacon grease in skillet.
• Brown pork shoulder pieces in bacon grease over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer pork to pot. Add beef chunks to skillet; sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir until browned, about 4 or 5 minutes. Add sausage slices to skillet and cook and stir until browned. Transfer slices to pot.
• Reduce heat under skillet to medium. Add chopped onion and a sprinkle of salt; cook and stir until onion turns translucent and starts to take on some color. Stir in chopped mushrooms and diced prunes. Cook and stir about 2 minutes. Pour in dry red wine; raise heat to medium-high. Simmer until wine is reduced to where very little liquid remains. Transfer onion mixture to pot with cabbage and meat. Add paprika, caraway seeds, thyme, allspice, bay leaf, pepper, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute all ingredients.
• Cover tightly; simmer over medium-low heat until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Allow stew to cool slightly; refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend.
• Place pot over low to medium-low heat and add a splash of water. Bring stew to low simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until hot, 10 to 15 minutes.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE (HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• 1. Place sliced onions and bell peppers on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasonings. Slice chicken into strips or cut into large dices or leave whole as you choose. I like to leave my pieces whole.
• 2. Place chicken on top of the onions and peppers. Stir together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. (I normally use the McCormick's brown gravy mix.)
• 3. Cook on low 7-9 hours or high 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired and serve over pasta or rice, with a salad on the side and crusty french bread.

HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• Crumble beef into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with the onion, carrots, potatoes and beans. Combine soup and water; pour over beans. , Cover and bake at 375° for 2 hours or until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• Brown ground beef (season as you like); put in dish & add onion.
• Layer the celery, carrots, and potatoes.
• Blend the italian seasoning, salt & pepper, soups & water. Pour over mixture & blend slightly.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until done.
• *I usually add a 1/2 tsp of minced garlic as well. You can increase the water to 1 & 1/2 cans if it is too thick for your preferences.

CLASSIC BIGOS (POLISH HUNTER STEW)

Steps:

• * Begin by preparing the sauerkraut. Always buy the kind that doesn't contain vinegar. First, place it in cold water for an hour to let the salt wash out. Then rinse it and squeeze out as much water as you can. * While the sauerkraut soaks, start on the mushrooms. Place each small packet of dried mushrooms in 2 cups of boiling water and set aside for 30 mins. Chop the resultant wet mushrooms into strips and reserve the rich, brown liquid (but not the sand at the bottom). * Also chop the prunes. * While you wait, chop the sausage into small, irregular pieces. Also chop the other meats into stew-sized chunks. * To cook the bigos, you'll need a large (6 liter+) enamelled, cast iron casserole. * Place some bacon and a touch of canola oil in the pot and fry it for a few minutes. * Sear the raw meats for a minute or so. * Next, toss in the chopped onions and fry until translucent. Do not caramelize. * Now add the sausage and the other meats. Fry for several minutes. * Once the meat is ready, add the black pepper. * You are now ready to add the squeezed-out sauerkraut. I toss mine in by the handful. The cooking pot should be 3/4 full once you're done. Stir well. * Add the mushrooms and the prunes, the coriander, and bay leaves. * Add a cup or more of the mushroom liquid and allow the stew to simmer. * Add any remaining spices, fresh mushrooms, and tomato paste. Stir often and well. * As the stew simmers, keep adding the mushroom-liquid (or salt-free stock if necessary). The bigos should always be moist (like a risotto) but should never be allowed to swim in water. Don't burn the bottom! * Bring to a slow boil and then simmer for several hours per day for the next two or three days. The sauerkraut will slowly lose its stringy consistency and dissolve. It should also turn a deep brown from the mushrooms. Constant attention is not required. * Serve the bigos with some 'pain de campagne' and perhaps a shot of good vodka or red wine. Bon appetit!

BIGOS, POLISH HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• Chop cabbage, finely. Boil in pot 4 qts water, drained when cooked. Boil sauerkraut in separate pot with water, then drain, but save sour water. Chop bacon. Heat vegetable oil & fry meat until cooked. Cut sausage into 1" slices. Fry bacon, sausage, onion & garlic together until brown. Combine all precooked ingredients in a tall pot. Add tomato paste, prunes, mushrooms & enough sour water to taste. Mix well & boil on low heat for 90 min. to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with hard-crusted bread. It tastes better each time you reheat it.

BIGOS - POLISH HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• 1. If using dried mushrooms, put in bowl and cover with hot / boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes to soften. Drain.
• 2. Cube meat. Toss in flour.
• 3. Use your heavy stock pot or big pot. Sautee onions in olive oil until carmelized. Remove from pot.
• 4. Add meat to pot(may have to do batches). If pot has dried out, add a little more olive oil. Remove meat from pan.
• 5. Deglaze pot with wine or balsamic vinegar. Return meat to pot and add onions as well as all the rest of the ingredients.
• 6. Bring to a boil. Then, cover and let simmer for 2 hours, or until meat is very tender. Turn off heat and halfway uncover the pot. Let it sit like that for 30-40 minutes for flavors to combine, meat to rest, and sauce to thicken.

BIGOS (HUNTER'S STEW)

Steps:

• In a very large skillet, fry the bacon.
• Add onion, mushrooms and meat and fry until meat is lightly browned.
• Add 1/2 cup liquid, cover and simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Add more liquid if needed.
• Add sausage and sauerkraut and cook until the flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve with steamed potatoes and crusty rye bread.

HUNTER'S VENISON STEW RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• In a paper bad, shake together the venison, flours and salt until meat is coated. Melt some of the butter in a Dutch Oven over medium heat; Brown venison in batches and remove and reserve. Don't overcook. Return lightly browned meat to Dutch oven. Add burgundy, white wine, bouillon; bring to a boil; add carrots, celery,onions, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, chives, chervil, thyme, salt & pepper & barley. Cover and simmer for one hour. Add mushrooms and potatoes and simmer 20 minutes more until all is tender. Stir in sour cream and paprika and simmer 10 minutes. I tend to start this around noon time and let simmer very slow all day until dinner time. Melts in your mouth!

JAGER-EINTOPF (HUNTER'S BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• In a frypan saute onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil until soft.
• Add ground beef; saute mixture 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in broth; bring to a simmer.
• Add worcestershire sauce, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
• Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain and put through a food mill or grinder.
• Beat in 2 T butter, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t pepper.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Beat in eggs.
• Layer mixtures in a 1 1/2-quart buttered baking dish.
• Spread 1/3 of potatoes on bottom of dish.
• Top with 1/2 of the meat mixture.
• Continue with layers, ending with a layer of potatoes.
• Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, and dot with remaining butter.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes and then at 400 degrees for 10 minutes more.

HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot; brown venison and sausage.
• Add in onion and celery; stir/saute until tender.
• Add in the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Add carrots; cook uncovered, 30 minutes.
• Add in potatoes and cook 30 more minutes or until done.

HUNTER'S STEW WITH BRAISED BEEF AND WILD RICE

Steps:

• 1.Preheat the oven to 300°. In a large, heavy ovenproof saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a plate and wipe out the saucepan. Add 2 cups of the beef stock and the Madeira to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Return the meat to the saucepan, cover and braise in the oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, turning occasionally, until tender. 2.Heat a large enameled cast-iron casserole or soup pot over high heat. Add the wild rice and cook, stirring, until it begins to pop, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 8 cups of stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to moderate, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes. 3.Remove the meat from the braising liquid and let cool slightly, then shred it. Add the shredded meat and its braising liquid to the casserole and season with salt and pepper. Simmer the stew for 5 minutes, then ladle into bowls and serve.

ITALIAN HUNTER'S STEW

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add meat and start to brown on all sides. After a few minutes, add the garlic powder and onion pieces sauteing well and stirring frequently until onions are softened.
• 2. Stir in tomato paste, flour, oregano, seasoned salt, tomatoes, parsley and water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes over low heat; stirring occasionally.
• 3. Skim off any fat. Now add carrots and simmer, covered, 45 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain well. Add pasta to the stew when it is finished cooking. Serve with grated cheese, if desired.

HAMBURGER STEW. AKA THE INFAMOUS HUNTER STEW

Steps:

• 1. TIP AND REMINDER ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each batch of stew): 1 cup water
• 2. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, water, rice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until thickened.
• 3. Add tomatoes carrots, celery potatoes, rice and seasonings. Bring to boil
• 4. Reduce heat simmer covered 20 or til veggies are tender
• 5. Uncover simmer 30 mins , til thickened
• 6. Freeze in 3-cup portions for up to 3 months. To use frozen stew: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Transfer to a saucepan; add water. Cook until hot and bubbly.

SLOW COOKER HUNTER'S STEW RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients, including 2 tablespoons reserved sauerkraut juice, in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, layering in order listed. 2. Cover and cook on LOW setting 7 hours.