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Main course · British

Venison Fillet with Celeriac Mash and Juniper Sauce

40 min Serves 4 ~297 kcal/serving ~£12.50 (£3.13/serving) Gluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 500 g venison fillet
  • 600 g celeriac, peeled and diced
  • 40 g butter
  • 80 ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp juniper berries
  • 150 ml beef stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
297 kcal
Protein
30.7 g
Carbohydrate
12.5 g
of which sugars
3.6 g
Fat
13.2 g
of which saturates
7.3 g
Fibre
2.8 g
Salt
1.05 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the celeriac for 18-20 minutes until completely tender, then drain and mash with the butter and whole milk until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season the venison fillet and sear in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer to your liking.

  3. 3

    Rest the venison for 5 minutes, then slice.

  4. 4

    Crush the juniper berries and add to the pan with the beef stock, simmering for 3-4 minutes to make a sauce.

  5. 5

    Season the sauce to taste.

  6. 6

    Pile the celeriac mash onto plates and top with the sliced venison.

  7. 7

    Spoon over the juniper sauce.

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