Description
Instant Pot Braised Venison with Thyme is a hearty, comforting dish that delivers tender meat and rich flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds venison stew meat
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup fresh thyme sprigs (or dried thyme as needed)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add olive oil and when hot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Brown the Venison: Add venison stew meat in batches to avoid overcrowding. Brown each side for about 4 minutes to lock in juices.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in beef broth while scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot to enhance the flavor.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in thyme sprigs, chopped carrots, and sliced mushrooms until well mixed.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid tightly and set to cook on high pressure for approximately 60 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Once done, allow natural pressure release for about 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining steam. Serve in bowls with sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Trim excess fat from venison before cooking to reduce greasiness. - Consider using quality beef broth for better flavor. - This recipe can be adapted by swapping venison with beef if desired.