One of the largest quick-service fast-food sandwich restaurant chains in the U.S. (in number of restaurants) offered a venison sandwich again—for a single day. The sandwich sold out quickly.
If you missed your opportunity, here’s a healthy, fast, one-pot venison stew you can make in the comfort of your own home without having to wait in line.
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 3 lb. thinly sliced venison shoulder steaks*
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 packet beef bouillon
- 1 cup quick cooking brown rice
- 1 – 3 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables
Coat the frying pan with oil (you’ll want to do this even if you have a nonstick pan, as venison has very little fat). Add the venison to the cold pan, cover, and set the thermostat control to 300°F. Cook 8 – 10 minutes or until browned through. Remove from pan and cut into cubes or pieces.
Put the venison back in the frying pan. Add remaining ingredients. Stir. Make sure rice is immersed in the liquid. Add more liquid if necessary.
Cover the frying pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 6 minutes or until rice is done.
Turn the frying pan to low-simmer (or off) and let the stew sit covered in the pan 5 – 10 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice.
Serve with freshly-baked rolls.
Tips and tricks
- You can substitute beef or pork stew cubes for the venison.
- If you want your vegetables to look more colorful, add them to the pan after the rice is cooked and let simmer 4 – 5 minutes.
- Applesauce is a delicious accompaniment to venison stew.
- For a slightly different flavor, add ½ cup red wine with the rest of the ingredients.
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