SECRET FAMILY RECIPE - VENISON STEW #39

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.

Cut up 5 pounds of venison into bite-sized pieces.

Add salt and pepper to the venison.

Add 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix to the venison.

Add 3 pounds of potatoes (both red and white), 1 pound of carrots, and 1 can of sweet corn to the mixture.

Stir the mixture to combine.

Add 3 to 5 stalks of chopped celery and 1 large sweet onion to the pot.

Add 1 can of mushrooms (without the juice) to the pot.

Add wet McCormick brown gravy equivalent to about 1 packet.

Fill the pot halfway with beef broth.

Add 1 stick of butter to the mixture.

Place the lid on the 7-quart crock pot and cook on high for at least 6 hours.

After 6 hours, allow the stew to cool down completely before serving.

Taste the stew and add salt as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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