Hearty wild game stew

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 lb venison, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb wild boar, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb rabbit, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp rosemary, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. 2.Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add the garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. 4.Add the venison, wild boar, and rabbit to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. 5.Add the beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste to the pot and bring to a simmer.
6. 6.Reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew, covered, for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
7. 7.Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find wild game meat, you can substitute beef or lamb.
• chevron_rightThis stew can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.