Drews Venison Steaks And Gravy Recipes

DREW'S VENISON STEAKS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Spray cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat on high.
• Cut cubed venison into serving-size pieces.
• Brown venison on each side, about 1 minute.
• In bowl, add 1/2 cup water, wine, bouillon and soup mix.
• Stir to mix well.
• Add soup mixture to skillet, along with onions (and mushrooms if you decide to use them).
• Cover skillet and lower heat to simmer.
• Cook about 30-45 minutes (gravy will thicken).
• Add a little more water if gravy gets too thick before meat is fork-tender.
• GRAVY: When meat is very tender, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
• Pour slurry into hot liquids in skillet, stirring until gravy returns to a boil and is thickened.
• Serve steaks with gravy over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
• FOR A STROGANOFF: Stir in 8 ounces sour cream, heat until warm but not boiling.
• Serve over wide noodles.
• Variations: Other seasonings you could add: 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, OR 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
• If you like hot/spicy foods, add 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red peppers.

VENISON STEAKS WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1/3 cup flour, pepper, salt, and paprika in a shallow pan.
• 2. Dredge steaks in the mixture.
• 3. Melt butter over low heat in a non-stick skillet.
• 4. Add steaks and cook until browned and to desired doneness, turning steaks over once.
• 5. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• 6. Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of flour and the milk in a small bowl.
• 7. Whisk this mixture into the skillet drippings.
• 8. Cook over low/medium heat for 3 minutes or until gravy bubbles.
• 9. Stir constantly!
• 10. Cook for 1 additional minute, continuing to stir.
• 11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 12. Serve gravy over steaks.

DEER STEAKS AND GRAVY (VENISON)

Steps:

• Heat bacon drippings in a medium skillet on medium heat. Add deer steaks. Season with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides.
• Sprinkle flour over steaks. Allow to brown slightly.
• Slowly add 3 cups milk; bring to a boil. Add sliced onion. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until steaks and onion are tender. Stir occasionally. Remove cover and allow gravy to thicken.