Venison Stroganoff

Ingredients and Weight:

• Venison (deer meat) - 500 grams (1 pound)
• Beef stock or broth - 1 cup
• Flat mushrooms - 100 grams (3.5 oz)
• Sour cream - 1/2 cup
• Egg noodles or wide pasta - 500 grams (1 pound, for serving)
• Onion - 1 large, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper - to taste
• Freshly chopped parsley - 2 tablespoons
• Cooking oil or butter - for sautéing

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 75 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat some oil or butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Slice the venison into thin strips and add to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through.
4. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes.
5. Pour in the beef stock or broth and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Mix in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Serve the venison stroganoff over egg noodles or wide pasta, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information: (Based on provided ingredients)

• Calories: Approximately 600-700 calories per serving (depending on pasta serving size)
• Protein: 35-40 grams
• Fat: 30-40 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50-60 grams (from pasta)

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy sauce with a savory venison flavor.
• The dish is hearty and filling, perfect for colder weather.
• The combination of venison and sour cream creates a unique and flavorful dish that is both luxurious and comforting.

User Comments:

1. "The venison was so tender and the sauce was rich and creamy, just perfect!"
2. "I love the combination of venison and sour cream in this dish, it's really unique."
3. "This dish was a great way to try something new with venison, I will definitely make it again."
4. "The dish was delicious, but I found it to be quite rich, so I would recommend serving it with a lighter side dish."
5. "I loved the flavor of the venison stroganoff, but it was a bit time-consuming to prepare."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Venison can be quite lean, so it's important to cook it slowly to ensure it doesn't dry out.
• Use fresh herbs like parsley to enhance the flavor of the dish.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
• If you can't find venison, you can substitute it with beef in this recipe, although the flavor will be slightly different.