Slow Cooker Upper Peninsula Venison Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A hearty and comforting venison stew slow-cooked with root vegetables and herbs, perfect for cozy evenings. This American-inspired venison recipe, ready in about 505 minutes, pairs venison stew meat, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cubed venison stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 2, sliced celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs cubed venison stew meat with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the venison in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until well browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 sliced carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, then add to the slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Pour 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine into the slow cooker. Add 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 2 bay leaves.
5. Step 5: Add 3 peeled and cubed medium potatoes to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the venison is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaves, season stew with additional salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.