Slow Cooker Hearty Venison Stew

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Introducing the Slow Cooker Hearty Venison Stew Recipe, a delicious and comforting dish perfect for those cold winter nights. This recipe combines tender chunks of venison with an array of hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, all simmered together in a slow cooker to create a rich and flavorful stew. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a warm and satisfying meal that will please both meat lovers and stew enthusiasts alike. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to savor the comforting flavors of this delightful venison stew.

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slow cooker hearty venison stew recipe details

Slow cooker hearty venison stew recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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Turn your catch into a flavorful, hearty stew in just a few simple steps.
Ready in: 8 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 pound venison stew meat
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings or canola oil
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup water
• 2 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 small carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped celery

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge venison in flour mixture.
2. Heat drippings or canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown dredged venison in hot oil for about 5 minutes, searing the outsides, then add onion and stir. Add water, tomato, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. Place potatoes, carrots, and celery in bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Transfer venison mixture to slow cooker on top of the vegetables, then cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.Alternate Method

Cook stew on HIGH for about 4 hours.

Tip

To thicken the stew, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into stew with slow cooker set to HIGH, then repeat until desired thickness is reached.