VENISON DUMPLING STEW

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Dill-seasoned dumplings top this homey stew featuring tender venison, carrots and potatoes. -Elizabeth Smith, Middlebury, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound venison stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped
DILLED DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and venison; shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in butter. Add water; stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Add the bay leaves, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. , Discard bay leaves. Add potatoes, carrots and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes., For dumplings, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and dill. Stir in the egg and milk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering stew. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes (do not lift cover) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 1713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 37g protein.