Big Game Stew

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.