SLOW COOKER VENISON STEW

Slow Cooker Venison Stew image

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories Stew

Time 8h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 cup onion, 1-inch cubed
1 cup celery, 1-inch sliced
1 cup carrot, 1-inch sliced
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb venison tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup brown ale, like Newcastle
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium beef broth

Steps:

Layer first 14 ingredients in an electric slow cooker.
Combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish; dredge venison in flour mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add venison. Cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning frequently. Add venison to slow cooker. Pour beer and broth over venison. Cover and cook on low for 7 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf.
Yield: 6 servings (each about 1 1/4 cups).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 390.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 19.9