Venison Stew

By LPGerrald

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds deer meat, cut into small cubes
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 soup can water
• 1 tomato can water
• 1 can mushrooms (optional)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• (optional: during last 20 minutes, add 1 cup barley)

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat in a little oil. Add onions and carrots, stirring about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients (except barley) and bring to boil. Cover and simmer about 2 hours, until meat and veggies are tender.