Hearty Amish Elk Stew
Hearty Amish Elk Stew is a rich, comforting one-pot meal featuring tender elk, hearty vegetables, and a savory mushroom gravy. Slow simmering creates deep flavor and fork-tender meat, making this rustic stew perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds elk stew meat cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 6 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra flour for dredging
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the elk meat lightly in flour and season with salt and black pepper.
- Brown the meat on all sides.
- Pour in the water and beef broth.
- Add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, chopped onion, and cream of mushroom soup.
- Continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Whisk together the flour and water until smooth.
- Slowly stir the mixture into the stew while stirring constantly.
- Cook for several minutes until the gravy has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Elk is naturally lean, so avoid boiling the stew rapidly to keep the meat tender and juicy. If the stew becomes too thick, simply stir in a little extra beef broth or water until it reaches your preferred consistency. This stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to develop. Serve with crusty bread or homemade biscuits to enjoy every spoonful of the rich gravy.Wine Advice
A glass of Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with the rich flavor of elk and the earthy mushroom gravy. If you prefer a smoother red wine, a generous pour of Merlot complements this rustic stew wonderfully.Nutrition values
Calories: 485 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 690 mg | Sugar: 6 g