Description
A hearty and comforting crockpot venison stew filled with tender meat and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs venison, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear venison chunks until browned on all sides (optional for extra flavor).
- Transfer venison into the crockpot.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Pour in beef broth until ingredients are covered.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on Low for 480 minutes (or High for 240 minutes).
- For thicker stew, stir in flour mixed with water 30 minutes before serving.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh thyme before serving for added flavor and visual appeal.
