Enjoy a rich and satisfying venison stew in only 30 minutes with this Instant Pot recipe.
Tender meat, perfectly cooked vegetables, and a deliciously seasoned broth make this dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.
It’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, giving you a comforting stew without hours in the kitchen 🙂
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Why This Recipe Works
Venison stew is a rich and hearty dish, and this Instant Pot version streamlines the process without sacrificing flavor. The natural tenderness of venison shines when cooked under pressure, while the combination of red wine, beef broth, and fresh rosemary creates a deeply savory and aromatic base. The Instant Pot not only locks in the flavors but also reduces cooking time significantly, making this dish perfect for busy days when you want a comforting, homemade meal.
This recipe’s thoughtful layering of steps—browning the meat, sautéing the vegetables, and finishing with the butter-flour mixture—ensures a perfectly thickened and flavorful stew. The result is tender chunks of venison, soft vegetables, and a broth so rich it feels like it simmered all day.
Ingredients
Tips
Adjust the Wine: Use a dry red wine for depth, but feel free to substitute with additional beef broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
Veggie Variations: Add parsnips, turnips, or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
Thickness Control: For a thicker stew, mix an additional teaspoon of flour with water and stir it in during the simmering stage.
Can I use pork instead?
Yes. Same instructions and cooking time. You can also check out this Instant Pot Pork Stew recipe.
Can I use Lamb instead?
Yes. Same instructions and cooking time. You can also check out this Instant Pot Lamb Stew recipe.
As for chicken or fish, I would go with the original recipes you can find bellow, since the cooking time is different.
How to serve
This recipe works great with
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Need more ideas? Check out What To Serve With Venison for 15 delicious recipes.
If you have venison meat and you are looking for a one-pot meal, check out the Instant Pot Venison Roast recipe.
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Instant Pot Venison Stew
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ lb venison cubed
- 1 onion diced
- 1 pearl onion diced
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup red wine dry
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 potatoes diced
- ½ fresh rosemary chopped
Instructions
- Press "saute", add butter and flour and mix well.
- Take out the mixture and keep aside.
- Press "saute" and add olive oil.
- Add venison and saute until brown.
- Take out the beef.
- Add onion, pearl onion, celery, carrots, salt, garlic powder, and pepper and mix well.
- Add red wine, beef broth, potatoes, and rosemary and stir well.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, wait for a natural pressure release. If it takes more than 20 minutes, feel free to do a quick release.
- Add the butter mixture and the venison and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy 🙂
Inspiring, clear instructions. Can not wait to eat!
Adding dumplings, wow!
Is the total potatoes 6? It says 2 potatoes diced & then later 4 potatoes diced
Sorry about that, thanks for pointing that out! It should be 4 potatoes, I will delete the line that says 2.