Venison in Mushroom Gravy is an easy comfort food dinner made with just a few pantry staples. The tender venison is simmered in a creamy mushroom gravy and served over egg noodles for a filling, fuss-free meal.
This is a great recipe to make after a busy day and works well with any stew meat. Similar Homemade Venison Stroganoff, this meal is super comforting, but here it's made quick and easy by using canned soup.
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Why You'll Love Venison with Mushroom Gravy
Quick and easy: it comes together in under 30 minutes with just a few ingredients.
Comfort food flavor: creamy mushroom gravy adds richness to the lean venison.
Family favorite: everyone loves a meat and noodles dish, especially on a chilly night.
Key Ingredients
Venison stew meat: lean, flavorful, and high in protein. best when simmered until tender.
Cream of mushroom soup: adds creaminess and deep mushroom flavor to the gravy.
Salt-free seasoning: gives flavor control, add your favorite blend.
Milk: thins the gravy for a smooth, pourable consistency.
Egg noodles: soft, wide noodles that pair perfectly with rich sauces.
Ingredient Substitutions
Beef stew meat can be used if venison isn't available. This also works well with ground venison or ground beef.
Almond milk can be used in place of regular milk for a dairy free option.
Cream of celery soup can be used in place of mushroom for a different flavor profile.
Recipe Variations
Add mushrooms: stir in fresh mushrooms when browning the meat for extra texture.
Make it low carb: serve over mashed cauliflower or sauteed cabbage instead of noodles.
Spice it up: add a pinch of crushed red pepper or cayenne for heat.
Top Tips
- Don't overcook the venison. Just brown it and let it simmer gently in the soup.
- Use a good non-stick skillet to prevent sticking without needing extra oil.
- Season the gravy to taste after it simmers, some soups may already have enough salt.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if the sauce needs to be thinned out.
Serve With...
Pair this dish with Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans and a side of Air Fryer Garlic Knots or a Homemade Sweet Dinner Rolls to soak up the gravy.
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📖 Recipe
Venison with Mushroom Gravy
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds venison stew meat
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 21 ounces cream of mushroom soup (2-10.5 ounce cans)
- salt-free seasoning as needed
- ½ cup almond milk or your choice of milk
- 6 ounces wide egg noodles , cooked according to directions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add venison, and cook until seared on all sides.
- Season meat with salt-free seasoning blend. Once the meat is browned, place contents of both cans mushroom soup in the skillet with the meat.
- Add milk to the skillet and stir until combined.
- While meat is cooking, cook noodles.
- Serve meat gravy over noodles. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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