A rich and creamy venison stroganoff made with top round, bottom round, or backstrap. Sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs, Dijon, and sour cream build deep flavor without overpowering the wild game. Serve over egg noodles for a comforting, hunter-friendly dinner.
1poundvenison backstrap or round steaks,(Sliced into 1/4 inch strips)
Salt and ground black pepper
3tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
16ouncescremini mushrooms,sliced thick
1onion,thinly sliced
2garlic cloves,minced
1/4cupdry white wine
1cupchicken stock, (venison or beef stock work)
1cupheavy cream
2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
1teaspoonchopped fresh rosemary
3tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonDijon mustard
½cupsour cream
To Serve:
12ouncesegg noodles
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over high heat. Once the oil starts to smoke lightly, add the venison. Season with salt and pepper. Sear on one side until nicely browned. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Once browned, season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium. Add one tablespoon of butter to the pan. Add the onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
Pour in the wine and cook until nearly evaporated. Scrape and brown bits with a spoon to incorporate. Add the one tablespoon of flour and stir until incorporated. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whisk until the flour is smooth. Bring the cream to a simmer and then add the stock.
Add the thyme and rosemary to the pan and bring the mixture back to a slow simmer. Simmer the sauce until it has slightly thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Whisk in the sour cream and Dijon mustard. Fold in the cooked meat and fresh parsley. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Let me meat rest in the sauce for around three minutes to heat through before serving.
NOTES
Best cuts for venison stroganoff: Venison round steaks or backstrap work well. Leaner cuts like these stay tender if cooked quickly and not overdone.
Don’t overcook the meat: Venison can turn tough fast—sear it just until medium-rare or medium, then let it finish gently in the sauce.
Sour cream tip: Don't boil the sour cream. It will split the sauce.
Mushroom upgrade: Cremini mushrooms offer a deeper, earthy flavor, but shiitake or wild mushrooms (like chanterelles or morels) are a great seasonal twist.