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Hearty Greenlandic Muskox Stew with Arctic Herbs

Name: Hearty Greenlandic Muskox Stew with Arctic Herbs
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs muskox meat, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup red wine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 parsnip, sliced; 3 cups beef or game broth; 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tsp juniper berries, crushed; 1/2 tsp dried seaweed flakes; Fresh parsley, chopped; Arctic thyme, finely chopped

Savor the unique taste of muskox paired with fragrant Arctic herbs in this comforting stew.

4.2(343 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 8, 2026

Hearty Greenlandic Muskox Stew with Arctic Herbs — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Muskox

For the Marinade

For the Stew Base

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 324 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbs: 16 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1943 kcal
Protein: 192 g
Carbs: 95 g
Fat: 86 g
Fiber: 15 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs muskox meat diced into 1-inch cubes	1280	180	0	60	0
1 tbsp olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup red wine	125	0	4	0	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
2 sprigs thyme	2	0	0	0	0
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp butter	102	0	0	12	0
1 large onion chopped	60	1	15	0	3
2 carrots sliced	50	1	12	0	4
1 parsnip sliced	55	1	13	0	3
3 cups beef or game broth	20	4	0	0	0
2 cups potatoes peeled and cubed	210	5	48	0	5
1 tsp juniper berries crushed	5	0	1	0	0
1/2 tsp dried seaweed flakes	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	2	0	0	0	0
Arctic thyme finely chopped	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Muskox

1
Place meat in bowl
Place the muskox cubes in a large bowl.
2
Add marinade ingredients
Add red wine, minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop veggies
Chop onion, slice carrots, and parsnip.
Tip: Ensure the muskox cubes are not too small to maintain moisture during cooking.
2
Prepare potatoes
Peel and cube the potatoes.
3
Crush spices
Crush juniper berries and set aside.
Tip: Use a mix of Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes for texture variety.

How to Make Hearty Greenlandic Muskox Stew with Arctic Herbs

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Searing the Meat
Drain the marinade and pat the muskox dry, then sear in hot olive oil until browned.
2
Building the Stew Base
In a large pot, melt butter, add onions, carrots, and parsnips, sauté until golden.
3
Simmering the Stew
Add seared muskox, broth, potatoes, juniper berries, and seaweed flakes. Simmer until meat is tender.