Slow Cooker Venison Stew | Thick & Hearty Recipe

venison

🥗Healthier: bison

💰Cheaper: beef

Bison is leaner than beef and still provides a rich flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is often less expensive and can be used in place of beef.

Chop 1 onion.

Dice 2 celery stalks.

Peel and chop 2 carrots.

Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and set aside.

Toss 2 pounds of venison in 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper.

Sear the venison in a pan.

Transfer the seared venison to the bottom of the slow cooker pot.

Deglaze the pan with 1 cup of red wine.

Add 4 chopped potatoes, all the chopped veggies, minced garlic, and herbs de Provence to the slow cooker.

Mix everything together in the slow cooker.

Add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 4 cups venison or beef stock, and 1 can of tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker on low for 8 to 9 hours.

Stir everything together before serving.

If desired, add cornstarch as a slurry to thicken the stew.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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