Spicy Venison Stew
Mexican Style
This spicy venison stew is a tasty, nutritious option for the cold winter days. Hot tip: you can make a bulk batch and freeze for later consumption, the stew tastes just as good second time around!
| Prep Time | 45 minutes |
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| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Serves | 3-4 |
Ingredients
- 500-600g Duncan Venison, diced
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1/2 large jalapeno chilli, thinly sliced
- 1 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp flour
Method
- Place diced venison in a single layer in a large flat bottomed dish. Sprinkle with chilli powder, garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper. Toss venison until evenly coated with seasonings. Drizzle with lime juice and 1 tbsp oil then toss again until evenly coated. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and marinate venison in refrigerator for 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat in heavy based dutch oven. Add celery, onion, carrot and jalapeño chillies. Cook for about 5 mins or until onion is translucent and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add marinated venison mixture to vegetables in dutch oven. Cook for 2 mins over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken stock, oregano and bay leaves. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gently simmer, covered, for 30 mins.
- Stir together flour and 1/3 cup cold water in small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir flour mixture into stew mixture. Increase heat to medium; cook and stir for 1 min. Remove from heat.
To Serve:
Spoon stew in bowls or, if desired, over rice.