Recently my husband cleaned out the freezer and found some deer back-strap from last season that needed to be cooked. I decided to make a deer stew with it. I usually slice it thin and pan fry it, but I wanted something to bring to the camp ready to go. I think everyone will enjoy this!
If you'd like to try this recipe, you can substitute beef or pork if you don't have deer meat. I cooked it in a slow cooker for about 6 hours on high. Easy!
Deer Stew With Gravy
2-3 pounds deer- cut into cubes
3 large potatoes - cut into cubes
2 large carrots - sliced
1 large onion- chopped
2 cups broth - chicken or beef
seasoning to taste
Put all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on high 5-6 hours. Check meat for tenderness. Make gravy (recipe below) and add to pot. Let cook until gravy thickens. About 1 hour on high. Check seasoning, add more if necessary. Serve over rice.
Homemade Gravy:
2 cups hot water
2 Tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet - see photo below
2 Tablespoons flour
Mix kitchen bouquet and flour into hot water. Stir until well blended. Add into slow cooker. Let thicken.
**I use this gravy in many of my smothered meat recipes. It works for just about everything!
Here's a link on amazon if you'd like to buy some for yourself! It comes in large and small sizes. I buy the large because I use it often, but you may like a smaller bottle.
http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Bouquet-Browning-Seasoning-Sauce/dp/B001GHYO5I
Enjoy!
