Venison Stew

You’ll love this hearty stew!

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 pound venison, cubed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Combine pepper, salt, garlic powder, and flour in a plastic bag or large bowl. Add cubed venison and shake bag or toss to coat meat. Brown meat in hot oil, in a large, heavy saucepan. Stir in water. Add remaining ingredients and cook on high until it begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 1 hour. To thicken, in a small mixing bowl, stir ½ cup warm water into 2 tablespoons of flour. Add mixture into stew. Stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables and meat are tender.