Venison stew really is the perfect comfort food. Not only does it taste great, but the aroma as it cooks make the entire home smell fantastic. And the fact that most venison stew recipes are one-pot ...

I ate a lot of venison when I was a kid. Any recipe that could be made with beef, my mother made with deer meat — hamburgers, spaghetti sauce, pot roast, and more. However, she didn’t ever get too ...

If you’ve got deer meat on hand and want something quick, bold, and full of flavor, this venison stir-fry recipe is your go-to. It’s a delicious way to turn lean deer meat into something tender and ...

When life gets hectic, having a go-to dinner for a busy weeknight can be a total game-changer—and this easy venison stroganoff with sour cream sauce is exactly that. It’s a simple, one-skillet meal ...

This spicy stew from Jalisco can be served in a bowl or with the meat shredded into tacos with a cup of the broth for dipping. Instructions: Stem and seed the dried chiles, then pour boiling water ...

Venison gives this classic French comfort stew a pleasant, gamy flavor. 2 pounds venison chuck, cut into 11/2-inch cubes Instructions: Season venison with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 ...

Dark beer and venison give this rib-sticking stew a sweet and earthy flavor. Instructions: Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Add the venison cubes and shake until the meat is coated.

Nothing says wow like sophisticated venison tips served with a sauce that’s not only tangy and a little sweet on the palate, but warms the soul as well. F&S Boatwork’s John Floyd has been holding out ...

How exactly do you make a better venison chili recipe? No, it doesn’t start with reminding everyone that chili with beans is technically not “chili.” It comes from decades of refinement, from taking ...

Editor's note: Originally published in November 2024. Updated November 2025. Also, this story has been updated to clarify when to add dried chiles in the recipe. This is an ingredient of extremes.