Dinner for 6
Beer Braised Venison Roast
Brown venison with onions, then slowly braise it in beer and stock with potatoes and carrots until tender.
Typical price
$36.92for 4 servings
$9.23 per serving$36.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 235 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $39.96Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3.3 lb | $3.25Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 1.55 lb | $1.70Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $55.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spiritsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 lb venison roast
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 onions
- 6 large potatoes
- 10 carrots
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 bottles beer
- 2 cup vegetable or beef stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp thyme
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the venison with salt and pepper, brown it on all sides, and transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the onions in the Dutch oven for 5 minutes, then stir in the flour, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard powder, and thyme.
- Pour in the beer and stock, return the venison, cover the Dutch oven, and braise for 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and carrots, cover the pot, and braise for 1 hour 40 minutes more.
- Rest the roast for 20 minutes, then check that its center reaches 145 F before slicing.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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