Venison Ragu

Venison Ragu

Delicious venison ragu is perfect for Autumn get togethers to warm up your guests. This lean alternative to beef is delicous, healthy and packed full of flavour! Ideal for a Bonfire Night get together or an easy family recipe which can be batch cooked.  

  • Ingredients

    500g Willo Diced Venison
    1 tbsp vegetable oil
    1 onion, finely chopped
    2 carrots, finely chopped
    2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
    4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
    150g tomato purée
    450ml wine
    450ml Beef stock
    2 sprigs fresh Thyme
    2 Bay leaves
    Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
    Salt and Black Pepper to season

  • Cooking Method

    1. Fry the onion until soft over a medium heat.
    2. Add garlic, carrot, mushroom and celery and cook for a further 5 -6 minutes.
    3. In a separate pan, add some oil and seal the Wild Boar until brown all over.
    4. Add the Wild Boar, thyme and bay leaves to the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.
    5. Add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, wine, some stock and Worcestershire sauce, bring to the boil then turn the heat down and leave to simmer for an hour stirring occasionally adding more stock if needed. Cook until the Wild Boar is tender and falling apart and the sauce is thick and deep red in colour.
    5. Season to taste.
    6. Serve your delicious Wild Boar Ragu with crusty bread or over pasta.

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