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Instant Pot Venison Stew

A quick and easy, yet totally comforting meal - this instant pot venison stew is perfect for those looking for a quick meal that is hearty and filling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Natural Release Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American, Instant Pot
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds Venison Roast cubed
  • Cup Pot Roast Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Each Sweet Onion diced
  • 2 Ribs Celery diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 (15 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 4 Each Carrots Large, peeled and cut into 2" pieces
  • 5 Each Yellow Potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 3 Cups Water
  • Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Add the cubed venison roast and the pot roast seasoning to a large resealable bag. Shake well to evenly coat.
    3 Pounds Venison Roast, ⅓ Cup Pot Roast Seasoning
  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn on saute function.
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Sear the venison pieces for a few minutes then remove from the instant pot.
  • Add the onions and celery to the instant pot and sweat down until tender, then add the garlic.
    1 Each Sweet Onion, 2 Ribs Celery, 3 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the tomatoes and red wine vinegar, stir well scraping up any bits on the bottom (this adds great flavor).
    1 (15 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • Add the water and stir.
    3 Cups Water
  • Add the meat back to the pot along with the potatoes and carrots.
    4 Each Carrots, 5 Each Yellow Potatoes
  • Add the lid to the instant pot and turn the sealing lever to the seal position.
  • Press "Stew" button - or pressure cook for 35 minutes. Allow 10 minutes of natural release before carefully turning the lever to the vent position.
  • Remove the lid once the pressure has been vented and the little plunger has sunk back down (indicating that the pressure has gone).
  • Stir and serve garnished with parsley (optional).
    Fresh Parsley

Notes

I like to use my own homemade pot roast seasoning to make all my stews, roasts and gravies. If you don't have this ready mixed you can use beef broth and season to your preference.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 182mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

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