* 1 pound of venison roast or steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 large onion, diced
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
* 4 cups of low-sodium beef broth
* 1 cup of red wine (optional)
* 1 tablespoon of dried thyme leaves
* 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Steps
Slow Cooker Venison Stew Recipe
Venison is a lean and tender red meat that pairs perfectly with slow cookers. This venison stew recipe will take less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs venison stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your slow cooker to low.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add venison stew meat and stir to coat with the onion mixture.
5. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour in beef broth, red wine, and sliced mushrooms.
7. Stir everything together and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
8. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
9. Once cooked, remove the venison from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon and shred it with two forks.
10. Return the shredded venison to the slow cooker and stir well.
11. Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese on top (optional).
Tips:
- If you don't have red wine, you can substitute it with more beef broth or water.
- You can also use different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of your venison stew.
- Make sure to cook the onion and garlic until softened before adding the venison, as this will help to prevent toughness in the meat.
Slow Cooker Venison Stew Recipe - Easy and Delicious!
Venison is a lean and tender red meat that pairs perfectly with slow cookers. This venison stew recipe will take less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs venison stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your slow cooker to low.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add venison stew meat and stir to coat with the onion mixture.
5. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour in beef broth, red wine, and sliced mushrooms.
7. Stir everything together and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
8. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
9. Once cooked, remove the venison from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon and shred it with two forks.
10. Return the shredded venison to the slow cooker and stir well.
11. Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese on top (optional).
Tips:
- If you don't have red wine, you can substitute it with more beef broth or water.
- You can also use different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of your venison stew.
- Make sure to cook the onion and garlic until softened before adding the venison, as this will help to prevent toughness in the meat.