If you are looking for a way to introduce your family to the incredible health benefits of wild British game, a classic spaghetti bolognese is the perfect place to start. It is familiar, comforting, and a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
Swapping standard supermarket beef mince for wild venison instantly upgrades your mid-week family dinner into a nutrient-dense, premium meal.
Because wild venison lives on a completely natural diet of forage, it is incredibly clean, packed with iron, and exceptionally lean. This easy, rich venison bolognese recipe is designed to be completely fool-proof, rich in flavour, and not at all "gamey"—making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Why Parents are Switching to Wild Venison Mince
When it comes to feeding a busy family, wild venison is a nutritional powerhouse that outperforms conventional farmed meats:
- Packed with Iron: Venison contains significantly more iron than beef, essential for growing kids' energy levels.
- 100% Natural and Ethical: Our venison is entirely hormone-free and antibiotic-free, harvested responsibly from local UK woodlands.
- Ultra-Lean Protein: It has a fraction of the saturated fat found in standard mince, offering a clean, wholesome protein source for the whole family.
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How to Cook the Perfect Venison Bolognese
Because wild venison mince is so lean, the trick to a rich, meltingly tender bolognese is a low-and-slow simmer. This allows the meat to break down beautifully and absorb all the rich tomato and herb flavours.
Ingredients
- 500g Newavon Premium Minced Venison
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Large onion, finely diced
- 2 Carrots, finely diced (great for sneaking extra veg in for the kids!)
- 2 Celery sticks, finely diced
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Tomato purée
- 1 glass Red wine (optional—can substitute with extra beef stock)
- 400g tin Chopped tomatoes
- 300ml Quality beef stock
- 1 tsp Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 Bay leaf
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- Spaghetti and freshly grated Parmesan to serve
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Soften the Veg: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook gently for 8–10 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Brown the Venison: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn up the heat slightly, add your minced venison, and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is beautifully browned.
- Build the Sauce: Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a minute, then pour in the red wine (or a splash of stock) to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer Low & Slow: Pour in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, dried oregano, and the bay leaf. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat right down to low. Cover with a lid and let it simmer gently for at least 45 minutes (an hour is even better!).
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Toss the rich sauce with freshly cooked, al dente spaghetti and top with a generous grating of Parmesan cheese.
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