Slow Cooker Venison Stew

A hearty venison stew with red wine and tomato sauce cooks to perfection in the slow cooker!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr
• Total Time: 7 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 pounds venison stew meat
• ½ cup dry red wine
• dried oregano to taste
• dried basil to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the celery, onion, garlic, and parsley in the bottom of a slow cooker. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the venison well in two batches, and add to the slow cooker.

Step 2

Season to taste with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Pour in the tomato sauce, red wine, and water. Cook on Low for 7 to 10 hours.