HEARTY VENISON STEW

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When he simmers a pot of his satisfying stew, Rick Sullivan of Henryville, Indiana stirs plenty of garlic and herbs into a hearty meat-and-vegetable mixture. "This stew tastes great right off the stove but it's even better if you make it ahead and reheat it," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound venison, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown venison in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in the broth, thyme, marjoram, parsley, garlic and salt. Place peppercorns and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the potatoes, onion, carrots and celery; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat and vegetables tender. Discard herb bag. In a small bowl, combine flour, water and browning sauce until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges