Recipes

Venison Stroganoff with Creamy Mushrooms

December 31, 2024 / big game / michigan / minnesota / whitetail deer / wisconsin

This venison stroganoff is a comforting classic, pairing tender slices of whitetail deer with a rich mushroom cream sauce.

This venison stroganoff is a comforting classic, pairing tender slices of whitetail deer with a rich mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for cool evenings, it’s a dish that highlights the versatility and depth of wild game cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb venison (whitetail deer), thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup beef or game stock
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 12 oz egg noodles, cooked

Instructions

  1. Season venison slices with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sear the venison until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream. Return the venison to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

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