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A pot filled with venison stew, showcasing vibrant root vegetables and herbs in a rich, savory broth.

Venison Stew Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Savor the rich flavors of this Venison Stew Recipe, featuring tender venison, hearty potatoes, carrots, and a medley of warming spices. Perfect for slow-cooked comfort food!
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 pounds venison stew meat cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes crushed
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Begin by rinsing the carrots and potatoes thoroughly. Slice the carrots into even pieces and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Chop the onion finely. To prevent the potatoes from browning, soak them in cold water until ready for use.

Prepare the Venison

  1. Cut the venison into 1-inch chunks, ensuring uniformity for even cooking. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Coat the Venison

  1. In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the venison and toss until all pieces are evenly coated. This step helps thicken the stew as it cooks.

Assemble the Ingredients

  1. Transfer the coated venison to a slow cooker. Add the prepared carrots, potatoes, and onion. Pour in the water, then stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, crushed bouillon cubes, paprika, seasoned salt, and sugar. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Cook the Stew

  1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8-12 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The extended cooking time allows the flavors to meld and the venison to become tender.

Final Adjustments

  1. Once cooking is complete, taste the stew and adjust the salt to your preference. For a fresh touch, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch. Ensure all other ingredients, such as the bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce, are certified gluten-free.
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful stew, perfect for any occasion!
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