Venison and Pumpkin Stew
Venison and pumpkin stew is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together the best of autumn’s bounty.
The tender, gamey venison melds perfectly with the sweet, earthy notes of pumpkin, creating a stew that’s both rich in flavor and satisfying in texture.
Cooked to perfection, this stew offers a warming, rustic meal that’s perfect for those cooler days when you crave something nourishing and full of depth.
Whether you’re looking to showcase seasonal ingredients or simply enjoy a bowl of something cozy, this venison and pumpkin stew delivers a taste of fall in every spoonful.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs venison stew meat, cubed
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the venison on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the pumpkin, tomato paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine. Add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, until venison is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Ingredients
- 2 lbs venison stew meat, cubed
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the venison on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the pumpkin, tomato paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine. Add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, until venison is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.