Use your favourite big game meat in this stew. This recipe uses elk, but you can easily substitute ram, venison, or moose.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 lbs elk, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 package mushrooms (450g)
• 6 stalks celery
• 3 carrots
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 potatoes
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1 cup dark beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Put cubed meat into a ziploc bag with flour and toss to coat (do in batches if necessary).
2. Heat bacon grease in pan and brown meat on all sides - be sure not to crowd the pan.
3. Dice all vegetables.
4. Add all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8hours.
5. Optional: Remove lid during last hour of cooking to reduce the stew.