Buffalo Wellington Stew
Buffalo Wellington Stew
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Servings
8
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
A classic gourmet dish, prepared as an easy to make bison stew. For a gluten free version, which is equally delicious, omit the puff pastry croutons.
Ingredients
- 2 - tablespoons olive oil
- 2 - tablespoon butter
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2 - pounds Buffalo Stew Meat, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 - teaspoon salt
- 1 - tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 2 - tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 - tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 - tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 - onion, diced
- 4 - stalks celery, sliced
- 5 - carrots, peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 - cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 - bottle red wine (4 cups)
- 1 - quart buffalo broth or stock, or organic beef stock
- 5 - potatoes, unpeeled and cubed
- 1 – bunch fresh thyme
- 2 - tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 - cup dry sherry
- ¼ - cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh herbs to finish or garnish
- Puff Pastry – cut into squares
- Optional: Sour Cream
Directions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy stockpot over medium high heat.
Add the bison stew meat, dried and fresh herbs, and sauté until the bison meat is browned.
- Add the garlic and onion, stir to incorporate and sauté for five minutes.
Add the celery and carrots, stir to incorporate and bring to a boil.
Add the mushrooms, and stir to incorporate. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the stock, stir to incorporate. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Pour in 3 cups of the red wine, and stir to incorporate.
- Add the potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 45 minutes to an 1 hour, or until stew meat is tender.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Mix the thickening agent with the remaining 1cup wine, and whisk it into the stew, until desired consistency is met.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the sherry.
- Finish with parsley and fresh herbs to brighten the stew, and season to taste.
- To serve, ladle the bison stew into serving bowl. Top with cooked puff pastry croutons, and pass with sour cream.
Puff Pastry Croutons
Preheat oven to 500 degrees and bake to pastry until puffed & golden brown.
Recipe Note
This bison stew is a family favorite, especially when the weather turns chilly. A wonderful home-cooked meal, or fancy enough for your next dinner party.
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