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Best Venison (Deer) Steak and Gravy Recipe

Jessie Thompson
Very few things can compare to a delicious meal that practically cooks itself while you go about life! This recipe is no exception. Simmering in the instant pot, slow cooking all day, developing flavors, and perfectly content to sit alone, this meal is a God-send to busy people everywhere who still want to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Sit back, relax, and take notes because I'm about to tell you how to make the Best Venison (Deer) Steak and Gravy Recipe ever!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 13 servings
Calories 437 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons of Tony's seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of beef powder
  • 2 tablespoons of onion powder
  • 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 cups water
  • Dash of black pepper
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 4 lbs of deer round steak

Instructions
 

  • First, season both sides of your steak with Tony's, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Then, pour 1/4 cup of oil into the instant pot with the sauté setting on.
  • Next, place the seasoned steak in a single layer on the bottom of the instant pot and brown.
  • When the first side has a nice sear, turn the steak over and brown the other side.
  • Take the steak out of the instant pot and add another batch of steak to the instant pot to brown. Add more oil if needed. (1/4 cup)
  • Once all the steak has been browned, place the meat in the lid of the Instant Pot.
  • Then, add your chopped onion to the instant pot and scrape up all of the brown bits off the bottom with the onion. Cook until just soft.
  • Then, remove the onion from the instant pot and place it in the lid with the browned steak.
  • Add 1/4 cup of oil to the instant pot.
  • Next, add 4 tablespoons of flour to the oil and stir.
  • Cook the flour and oil mixture (roux) until it becomes dark. (This doesn't take a long time so don't walk away.)
  • Add 8 cups of water to the roux and stir.
  • After the water has been incorporated into the roux, add the cream of mushroom soup.
  • Then, add back all of your browned steak and onions.
  • Sprinkle beef powder into your mixture and stir.
  • Finally, put the lid on the instant pot and set it for a cook time of 6-8 hours. (the longer the better)
  • After cooking all day, it's time to taste your seasonings, add the pepper and anything else that it may need, and enjoy it with your favorite sides!

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Notes

What are the Macros for the Best Venison (Deer) Steak and Gravy Recipe?
Makes 13 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup of gravy/meat)
Calories – 437
Protein – 57 grams
Carbs – 6.7 grams (net)
Fat – 18.5 grams
Keyword Crock Pot, Instant Pot, Roasts, Slow Cooker, Stews