Juniper Berry Venison Stew

#comfort
#southwestern

Juniper Berry Venison Stew is a hearty slow-cooked dish featuring tender venison cubes gently simmered with crushed juniper berries, root vegetables, and red wine for deep, earthy flavors. Finished with fresh parsley, it offers a rustic taste of the wild in every warming spoonful. Ideal for cool evenings and communal meals.

Prep:: 25
Cook:: 120
Total:: 145
Yield:: 6

Ingredients

1.50 pound venison, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon salt
0.50 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
0.50 cup red wine
4 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
2 cup carrots, sliced
2 cup potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.25 cup parsley, chopped

Steps

Season and brown the venison in oil over medium-high heat.
Saute onion, garlic, and juniper berries until fragrant.
Deglaze pan with red wine and reduce by half.
Add broth and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil.
Stir in carrots, potatoes, and thyme; cover and simmer 90–120 minutes until venison is tender.
Discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.