Best Hunters Stew With Braised Beef And Wild Rice Recipes

HEARTY HUNTER'S STEW

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HUNTER'S STEW

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I'm not really sure why this is called Hunter's stew -- there isn't any wild game in it. It is super easy to throw together & is a wonderful meal on a chilly night!! It is a thick stew I serve in bowls but could actually be served over biscuts.

Provided by irayd8u

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup celery, chopped
5 potatoes, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (10 ounce) can water
1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt & pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.4, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 26.6