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Delicious Easy Venison Stew — Hunter Style Slow Cooker with tender meat and veggies

Easy Venison Stew

A hearty and forgiving slow-cooked venison stew that is perfect for feeding a crowd while requiring minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-2.5 pounds Venison stew meat, cut into chunks Shoulder or neck cuts are recommended.
  • 2-3 cups Potatoes, chopped Russet, Yukon gold, or sweet potatoes can be used.
  • 2 cups Carrots, sliced
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, sliced (optional)
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Beef broth or venison stock Can substitute with chicken broth.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Ketchup can be used as a substitute in a pinch.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Thyme (dried or fresh) To taste.
  • Oil for browning (optional) Preferred for enhancing flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening) Use at the end to achieve desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you have 10 minutes, brown the venison in a hot pan with some oil to add depth of flavor.
  2. In the slow cooker, add potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic, with potatoes at the bottom.
  3. Place the browned venison on top, then stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  2. For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it in during the last 20-30 minutes, or mash a few potato chunks into the stew.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving, adding more salt or Worcestershire sauce if needed.

Notes

This stew is better the next day. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.