Slow Cooker Venison Stew

This crockpot venison stew is hearty and delicious. Made with wine, tomato sauce, and fresh and dried herbs, it cooks to perfection in the slow cooker!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 7 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 pounds venison stew meat
• dried oregano to taste
• dried basil to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup dry red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown venison well in two batches.

Step 2

Place celery, onion, garlic, and parsley in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add venison. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Pour in tomato sauce, red wine, and water. Cover and cook on Low for to 10 hours.