Crockpot Elk Stew Food

SLOW COOKER VENISON STEW

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK STEW

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter or oil in a large soup pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Salt the stew meat well, then dust in the flour. Brown the meat in batches, making sure they do not touch each other. Remove the meat to a bowl as it browns and reserve.
• When all the meat is nicely browned, add the remaining oil and the chopped onion. Stir well, and brown this well, too.
• While this is happening, put 2 of the roasted chiles into a blender with the stock and puree.
• Add the garlic and stir to combine. Return the meat to the pot, along with any juices that have collected in the bowl. Pour the contents of the blender into the pot. Crush the dried mushrooms in your hands and add to the pot. Fill the blender bowl again with water and pour that into the pot. Finally, add the beer. Bring all this to a simmer, add salt to taste, partially cover the pot, and let this cook gently.
• If you are using dried beans, wheat berries or barley and greens, now is the time to cook them. If you are using canned beans, wait.
• After about 2 hours, add the carrots and the sage, as well as the parsnip, if using. When they are tender, about 40 minutes or so later, add the remaining green chiles, and any of the other optional ingredients you happen to be using. Taste for salt and black pepper and serve.

HEARTY VENISON STEW - CROCK-POT

Steps:

• Mix the flour, salt, and pepper and coat the venison with the mixture. Place into crockpot.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

SLOW COOKER VENISON STEW

Steps:

• Layer first 14 ingredients in an electric slow cooker.
• Combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish; dredge venison in flour mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add venison. Cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning frequently. Add venison to slow cooker. Pour beer and broth over venison. Cover and cook on low for 7 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf.
• Yield: 6 servings (each about 1 1/4 cups).