Wild game stew | Food of Poland | Cooking Polish food | Recipes from Poland

wild game meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than wild game.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

juniper berries

🥗Healthier: rosemary

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Rosemary provides a similar aromatic flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced wild game meat and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and juniper berries; stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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