Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

This recipe is AMAZING! I used various cuts of the deer, and was worried that some would be tough as it was all very lean. I seasoned the meat as I coated it in flour and once I had seared it, I tossed in some merlot to scrap the flour reminents off the pan. I would HIGHLY reccomend doing this as it gives an amazing flavor to the meat and the broth. The meat was perfect and fell apart in your mouth. I put potatoes, carrots, peas, celery and whole wheat noodles in. I also used some extra flour at the very end to thicken it up a little, but only because hubby prefers it that way. This is a fantastic recipe and very forgiving.

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Leslie Marshall

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Gilbert, Arizona, USA

Living In: Fort Benning, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

This was delicious!!! Followed the directions exactly except I added 3 beef bouillons...and only two onions...but to tell you the truth the onions cooked away to nothing. I did thicken at the end with flour. Meat melted in your mouth!! A definite keeper

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MHDAWN

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

Amazing!!!!!!

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janejschmidgall

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Mackinaw, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

I've never been a fan of venison because I never liked the 'gamey' taste (probably wasn't prepared right!!) but I was given some by a friend and figured I'd give it a try with this recipe. All I can say is - when I tasted it after it simmered for 2 hours and was adding the potatos & carrots was - WOW! The meat was tender and falling apart and there was no gamey or strange taste! It was awesome! The only thing I did differently was I browned the meat in bacon grease instead of the oil, drained the grease off and then followed the rest of the steps (stir in onions, garlic, etc. etc.) I also simmered this in an electric skillet on low for the recommended time (should've used my crock pot!!) but it turned out perfect!!

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SCaton

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2011

I made this yesterday and replaced parsnips with carrots. I was so wonderful.

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Michelle8574

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2011

My family loved this recipe.

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Capt. Black Kat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

Great dish---but I would say if you do plan on cooking this dish---DO NOT use the recommended 3 onions--I'd say use 1 at the very most.

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jess

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2010

I browned the meat with the onions, garlic, and spices then transferred to crockpot with all of the remaining ingredients. I added about a cup of both carrots and celery. The thing I didn't like about this recipe is that there are too many potatoes and not enough other veggies. If I didnt add the carrots and celery it would just be venison, potatoes, onions, and parsnips- nothing else. Also, my hushand added a few splashes of Frank's Hot Sauce to the whole stew and it really livened it up with out giving it too much of a kick.I would use this recipes again but with my few changes.

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