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Southern Smokehouse Venison BBQ Stew
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8
A Hearty Taste of the American South
Get ready for a taste of the American South with our Southern Smokehouse Venison BBQ Stew! This ingenious venison stew recipe infuses the rustic charm of venison with the irresistible sweet, smoky, and tangy notes of classic barbecue. Imagine succulent venison simmered in a rich, tomato-based broth, enhanced with smoked paprika, a hint of liquid smoke, and your favorite BBQ sauce. This venison stew is a comforting, flavorful twist that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Materials
- 2.5 lbs venison stew meat, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or venison broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite style)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp liquid smoke (optional, for deeper smoke flavor)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped, for garnish
Preparation
- Pat venison stew meat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Chop yellow onion and red bell pepper. Mince garlic.
- Rinse and drain black beans.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown venison stew meat in batches, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return venison to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, beef/venison broth, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (if using), and liquid smoke (if using).
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until venison is very tender.
- After 2 hours, stir in the rinsed and drained black beans and frozen corn.
- Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the stew to thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a little more BBQ sauce/vinegar if desired.
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