Venison Casserole

Venison casserole is a hearty, slow-cooked stew originating from British and Irish cuisine, featuring tender pieces of venison (deer meat) as the star ingredient. It typically includes root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, along with onions, garlic, herbs such as thyme and rosemary, and a rich stock or red wine-based sauce. The dish is often thickened with flour or cornstarch and cooked slowly to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become exceptionally tender.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and moderate in fat, providing a substantial amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the venison. A typical serving contains approximately 400-500 calories, depending on the cut of meat and amount of added fats or thickeners.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	6.2 mg
Potassium	580 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Phosphorus	290 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Venison is a lean, wild game meat that is lower in fat and higher in protein than many domestic meats, making it a nutritionally dense choice. Culturally, casserole-style dishes like this have been a staple in rural European cooking for centuries, often used as a way to tenderize tougher cuts of meat and stretch ingredients through slow cooking.