Recipes Hunter's Stew with Braised Beef and Wild Rice 5.0 (1,624) 2 Reviews David Ansel makes this stew with venison and venison stock, but it's equally delicious prepared with beef chuck. The meat is slowly braised in Madeira to bring out its rich flavor, then it's combined with beef-based broth and nutty, slightly crunchy wild rice.Plus: More Soup Recipes and Tips By David Ansel David Ansel David Ansel is the cyclist and chef-entrepreneur behind The Soup Peddler, a soup delivery service in Austin, Texas that has evolved into a small quick-service chain of restaurants. David has over 20 years of experience in the food industry and is the author of The Soup Peddler's Slow and Difficult Soups: Recipes and Reveries. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 22, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Ethan Hill Active Time: 45 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Yield: 8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons pure olive oil 1 ½ pounds beef chuck in 1 piece Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 cups beef stock or low-sodium broth ¾ cup Madeira ½ pound wild rice (1 1/4 cups) 1 medium onion (very finely chopped) 2 carrots (coarsely chopped) Directions Preheat the oven to 300°. In a large, heavy ovenproof saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a plate and wipe out the saucepan. Add 2 cups of the beef stock and the Madeira to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Return the meat to the saucepan, cover and braise in the oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, turning occasionally, until tender. Heat a large enameled cast-iron casserole or soup pot over high heat. Add the wild rice and cook, stirring, until it begins to pop, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 8 cups of stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to moderate, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Remove the meat from the braising liquid and let cool slightly, then shred it. Add the shredded meat and its braising liquid to the casserole and season with salt and pepper. Simmer the stew for 5 minutes, then ladle into bowls and serve. Make Ahead The beef stew can be refrigerated for 2 days. Suggested Pairing California produces superb Syrahs, fruit-driven wines with a spicy, rustic edge that make a nice match for this version of a hunter's stew. Rate it Print