How to Make Venison with Sherry-Mushroom Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Venison is a lean and flavorful meat that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. This recipe for Venison with Sherry-Mushroom Sauce showcases the deliciousness of this game meat, and is sure to impress your friends and family.

When prepared properly, venison has a rich, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory and slightly sweet sherry-mushroom sauce. The meat is tender and delicious, and the sauce adds depth and complexity to the dish.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms or baby bellas
  • 6 (3 ounce) venison tenderloin steaks
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sherry
  • ¼ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 37 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 small steaks

  • Combine 1/2 cup flour, sage, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag, set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until almost soft. Add mushrooms, and continue cooking until soft. Remove from pan.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in pan. Toss the venison steaks in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Sear venison in butter for 6 to 7 minutes per side and remove.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour, followed by the sherry and water. Return the vegetables and meat to the pan. Increase heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 926mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 686mg