Crock Pot Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables

This Crock Pot Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables is a rich and comforting recipe, which includes venison stew meat and cremini mushrooms. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Crock Pot Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables Ingredients

• 2 cups Yukon gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ⅓ cup tomato paste
• 1½ teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ cup flour
• ⅙ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1½ pounds venison stew meat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth

How To Make Crock Pot Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables

1. Coat and brown the venison: In a bowl, toss venison stew meat with flour, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meat for about 4 minutes, turning to sear all sides.
2. Layer the ingredients: In the slow cooker, layer in this order: potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, browned venison, tomato paste, herbs, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and optional sugar.
3. Add liquids: Pour red wine and beef broth over the mixture.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7½ hours, or until the venison is fork-tender.
5. Finish and serve: Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Can I substitute beef for venison? Yes, beef stew meat works just as well if venison isn’t available.
• What if I don’t have red wine? Substitute with beer or extra broth for a similar depth of flavor.
• How to make it lower carb: Use diced turnips instead of potatoes.
• Can I make it in the oven? Yes, bake covered in a Dutch oven at 350°F for 1½ hours instead of using a slow cooker.
• How to thicken the stew more: Add a cornstarch slurry in the last hour if you prefer a thicker consistency.

What To Serve With Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables

This hearty stew goes well with:

• Rustic bread or dinner rolls
• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted root vegetables
• Buttered egg noodles
• A fresh green salad

How To Store Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze cooled stew in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Add a splash of water or broth when reheating to restore consistency.

Venison Beef Stew With Vegetables Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 313 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 96 mg
• Sodium: 617 mg
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Potassium: 1164 mg
• Calcium: 56 mg
• Iron: 6 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use frozen venison?
Yes, just thaw it completely in the fridge before browning and slow cooking.

How to remove gamey taste from venison?
Soaking the meat in milk or vinegar before cooking can help reduce gamey flavor.

Is this stew gluten-free?
Not as written. Use gluten-free flour to coat the meat if needed.

Can I prep this ahead of time?
Yes, layer everything in the slow cooker insert and refrigerate overnight. Start cooking the next day.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Vegan Beef Stew
• Crock Pot Tavern Roast Beef
• Crock Pot Stir Fry Beef