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- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Moderate
- Favorited: 11 Times
Can be made ahead of time.
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Ragout of Venison with Wild Mushrooms
Cookbook
This slowly simmered stew concentrates all the rich flavors of the venison and mushrooms.
Yield : Makes 4 servings
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 1¼-2 hrs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 4 oz (115g) sliced bacon, diced
- 1½ lb (565g) venison, cut into 1½ in (3.5cm) cubes
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp brandy
- 1¼ cups beef stock
- 9 oz (250g) wild mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Special Equipment:
- Flameproof casserole
Directions
1. Heat the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and bacon and cook, stirring often, until the shallots begin to brown.
2. Add the venison and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes, or until evenly colored. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, until beginning to brown. Add the brandy and stir for 30 seconds, then add the stock and mushrooms. Bring to a boil, stirring. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the ragout for 45 minutes–1½ hours, or until the venison is tender (the cooking time will depend on the cut of meat - loin takes less time than shoulder). Serve hot.
Notes
Prepare ahead:
The ragout can be prepared through step 2, omitting the mushrooms, and simmered for 30 minutes. Cool, refrigerate until the next day, then reheat to boiling. Add the mushrooms, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until tender.
Good with pasta, plain boiled rice, or potatoes.
Leftovers reheated the next day will have an even better flavor.
Freezing Information: freeze for up to 3 months; thaw completely before reheating.
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Note from Cookstr's Editors
Nutritional information includes 1/8 teaspoon of added salt per serving.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
426 kcal
5 % daily value
5 % daily value
1 % daily value
663 mg
24 mg
37 g
1 g
3 g
12 g
53 mg
733 mg
8 g
23 g
41 % daily value
