Cooking Venison Like Beef
When I have venison in the freezer, I usually cook it just like I would beef. It’s a simple approach that works well and keeps things familiar in the kitchen.
For this Venison and Noodles recipe, I prepared the venison in a roasting pan, seasoned it the way I would a beef roast, and let it cook low and slow until tender.
Venison can sometimes be leaner than beef, so cooking it gently helps keep it flavorful and juicy.
Making the Gravy and Noodles
After the venison was finished cooking, I used the pan juices to make a rich, homemade gravy. I thickened the juices until they reached the consistency I wanted, then mixed everything together with egg noodles.
The result was a hearty, comforting meal that tasted just like a classic beef and noodles dish — but made with venison.
This is true comfort food, especially on a cool evening.
Crockpot or Stovetop Options
This recipe works beautifully on the stovetop, but I believe it would also make an excellent crockpot venison and noodles recipe.
Cooking it low and slow in a slow cooker would allow the venison to become even more tender while developing deep flavor in the gravy. I plan to test that method soon — but either way, this dish is simple and dependable.
Why We Love This Venison and Noodles Recipe
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Great way to use venison from the freezer
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Simple ingredients
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Hearty and filling
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Works in a crockpot or stovetop
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Comfort food the whole family will enjoy
Ready to Make This Venison and Noodles Recipe?
If you’re looking for an easy way to cook venison that feels familiar and comforting, give this recipe a try.
👇 Here’s the full recipe so you can make this easy venison and noodles at home:
Venison and Noodles Recipe – Easy Crockpot or Stovetop Comfort Food
Old Folks Adventures : www.oldfolksadventures.com
Ingredients
- 3 lbs venison cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth I used better than bouillon roasted beef.
- 1 small onion, large slices I used ½ of a large onion.
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- ½ tsp pepper to taste
- 1 tsp granulated garlic to taste
- 1 16 oz bag of noodles extra wide or your preference
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup I used Campbells healthy request.
Instructions
- wash venison and cut into large chunks and place into a small roasting pan
- season the venison with salt, pepper and granulated garlic
- top with the large sliced onions
- cover meat with beef broth
- cover and put in oven preheated to 350℉ and bake for 3 hours or until meat is very tender.
- remove from oven and mix in the mushroom soup. cover and place back in oven while you prepare the noodles.
- cook noodles per instructions on package and drain.
- add noodles to the meat mixture in the roasting pan and stir.
- turn the oven off. cover and return to oven to rest while you get the rest of your meal ready. I made succotash to go with our meal. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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How Do You Cook Your Venison?
Do you prefer cooking venison in a crockpot or on the stovetop? And do you serve your venison and noodles over mashed potatoes or just in a bowl?
