Crock Pot Venison Steak

This Crock Pot Venison Steak is a rich and tender recipe, which includes hearty venison and creamy mushroom soup. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Venison Steak Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shortening or oil
• 2 to 3 pounds venison steaks
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup water or beef broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Crock Pot Venison Steak

1. Brown the steaks: In a heavy skillet, heat shortening or oil over medium-high heat. Brown the venison steaks on both sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion and bell pepper until softened.
3. Make the sauce: Add flour to the pan and stir with the vegetables until blended. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and water or broth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble in Crock Pot: Pour the soup mixture over the steaks in the slow cooker.
5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
6. Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.

Recipe Tips

• What cut of venison works best?
  Use shoulder or round steaks for best results in slow cooking.
• Can I skip browning the meat?
  It’s optional, but browning adds extra flavor and texture.
• What if I don’t have mushroom soup?
  Substitute with cream of celery or cream of onion soup.
• How to thicken the sauce more:
  Remove the lid in the last hour of cooking or add a cornstarch slurry.
• Can I add more vegetables?
  Yes, try adding carrots, mushrooms, or diced tomatoes.

What To Serve With Venison Steak

This rich, savory dish goes great with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Steamed green beans
• Roasted root vegetables
• Crusty bread

How To Store Venison Steak

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

Freeze: Freeze leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Venison Steak Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 467
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 174mg
• Sodium: 817mg
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 66g
• Vitamin C: 24mg
• Calcium: 139mg
• Iron: 9mg
• Potassium: 986mg

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

FAQs

Can I use beef instead of venison?
Yes, beef steaks work well and cook similarly in this recipe.

Is venison gamey?
Venison has a deeper flavor than beef, but slow cooking with rich sauce helps mellow it.

Can I prep this the night before?
Yes, assemble everything in the Crock Pot insert and refrigerate overnight.

Can I use fresh mushrooms instead?
Yes, add 1–2 cups sliced mushrooms with the onions and bell peppers.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Venison Stew
• Crock Pot Venison Loin
• Crock Pot Venison Meatballs