Peppered Venison With Mushrooms Recipe

This recipe elevates simple venison and mushrooms into a gourmet meal! Forget tough, dry venison; this slow-cooked wonder uses fresh mushrooms and freshly ground black pepper to create a rich, savory dish. Perfectly tender venison, enhanced by earthy mushrooms, served over wide noodles – pure culinary bliss! This isn't your grandma's crockpot recipe; it's a flavor explosion.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 290 mins

Calories 270.1 kcal

Protein 61g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peppered Venison With Mushrooms

1.5 lbs venison, cut into 1-inch cubes
Fresh Mushrooms
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Vegetable Oil
Salt
Worcestershire Sauce
Soy Sauce
Tomato Paste
Chicken Stock

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How to Make Peppered Venison With Mushrooms

Generously season 1.5 lbs of venison cubes with freshly ground black pepper, ensuring all sides are coated.
Place 8 oz of sliced cremini mushrooms in the bottom of your crockpot.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the venison cubes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the browned venison to the crockpot once all the meat has been seared.
Cover the venison with the remaining 8 oz of sliced cremini mushrooms.
Add 1 small chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 cup beef broth to the hot skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and pour over the venison and mushrooms in the crockpot.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours.
Remove the lid and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the venison is incredibly tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve over wide noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

12g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peppered Venison With Mushrooms?

Peppered Venison With Mushrooms takes about 315 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 290 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peppered Venison With Mushrooms?

Peppered Venison With Mushrooms has approximately 270.1 calories per serving, with about 61 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peppered Venison With Mushrooms?

The key ingredients for Peppered Venison With Mushrooms are Venison, Fresh Mushrooms, Black Pepper, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.