Italian Beef Venison Is Fantastic Food

ITALIAN VENISON STEW WITH POLENTA - CAPRIOLO ALLA MONTANARA CON POLENTA

Steps:

• Trim and cut the venison roast into the 1 1/2 in chunks. Put the meat in a gallon zip-lock bag. In a large measuring cup make the marinade by mixing the 2 cups red wine, minced garlic, and pepper together. Pour over the meat and seal the bag. Put the bag in a bowl, in case it leaks, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
• Drain the meat and keep the marinade. In a heavy cast iron pot, heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and bacon drippings over high heat. Add the venison and sear on all sides until the chunks start to brown. You may have to do this in batches. Don't overcrowd the meat or it won't brown. Remove the meat and set aside.
• Add the 2 Tablespoons butter to the pot and reduce the heat. Add onions, carrots, fennel, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper to the butter. Mix together and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and porcini mushrooms, cook 1 minute more.
• Deglaze the pan by adding the rest of the red wine, broth, porcini broth. Stir the bottom of the pot to make sure you get all of the yummy bits stuck to the bottom. Add the Italian seasoning.
• Return the meat to the pot and turn up the temperature until the liquid reaches a boil. Stir. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Stir periodically.
• Cook for at least 2 hours and even longer. Longer cooking and lower temperatures will guarantee a tender and flavorful venison stew.
• When finished sprinkle with chopped flat-leaf parsley and serve over polenta.

CROCK POT ITALIAN BEEF OR VENISON

Steps:

• Put roast in crock pot.
• Add bouillon cubes and powdered dressing mix.
• Pour entire jar (do NOT drain) of peppers over roast.
• Cook 6-8 hours on HIGH.
• When roast is tender and falling apart, finish shredding (I just stick 2 forks in the crock pot and start pulling apart) and serve on fresh hoagie rolls.
• Delicious!

ITALIAN BEEF OR ITALIAN VENISON (SHERIE'S STYLE)

Steps:

• I use venison of course, but you can use 4 lbs boneless beef roast as well.
• Throw everything in a slow cooker including the juice from the pepperoncinis -meat can be frozen or otherwise, and cover.
• Cook for about 4-5 hours. 5-8 for frozen (venison) roasts.
• Shred meat periodically to maximize flavor, otherwise shred prior to serving.
• Serve on toasted hoagies with butter and sliced swiss or mozzarella cheese.
• Excellent for buffet style dinners. Delish!

ITALIAN BEEF (VENISON IS FANTASTIC)

Steps:

• Place meat in the bottom of crockpot, everything else on top!
• Cook 8-10 hours on high. If using venison, I prefer at least 12 hours. Add an extra beer if needed during cooking.
• Remove bay leaves and shred meat. Serve on hard rolls.

VENISON STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, over high heat, add the olive oil. In a mixing bowl, toss the venison with flour and Essence. When the oil is hot, sear the meat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, basil, thyme, and bay leaves to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Add the brown stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the stew for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is very tender. If the liquid evaporates too much add a little more stock.
• Remove the stew from the oven and serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

ITALIAN VENISON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Add venison and stir. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender. Using a slotted spoon, spoon into rolls. Top with pepper rings if desired.

VENISON LASAGNE (OR BEEF)

Steps:

• Cook lasagne noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• For meat sauce: In a large saucepan or skillet, scramble-fry meat, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat (if you're using venison, there likely won't be any -- that's my little plug for venison!).
• Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• For Cheese Filling: Combine egg, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
• Layer half lasagne noodles in a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Spread with half the meat sauce and then half the cheese filling. Repeat layers.
• Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top and additional grated mozzarella, if desired.
• Bake at 375F for 30-35 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving.