Description
A hearty and flavorful venison goulash that transforms wild game into a delicious comfort food dish perfect for cold weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds venison (shoulder, neck, or haunch), cubed
- 2 large onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups beef or game stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Buttermilk for soaking (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for browning
- Seasonal vegetables of choice
Instructions
- Optional: Soak venison in buttermilk for 2-4 hours to reduce gamey taste.
- Cut venison into cubes, removing any silver skin.
- Brown meat in batches to ensure proper searing.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add paprika, stock, and vinegar, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook slowly until meat is tender (2-3 hours).
- If needed, thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- Soaking in buttermilk helps neutralize strong game flavors.
- Use shoulder, neck, or haunch cuts for best results.
- Can be made in slow cooker (7-8 hours on low) or Instant Pot (35 minutes high pressure).
- Mash some vegetables against pot side to naturally thicken.
- Add potato flakes as an alternative thickener.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: venison goulash, wild game recipe, healthy comfort food, Hungarian goulash, deer meat stew
