Venison stew is a classic, hearty dish that heats you up from the inside out.

Thats when kicking back with a perfectly prepared bowl of venison stew is both heart- and stomach-warming.

Its also a terrific one-pot meal thats easiest to make in your slow-cooker.

Slow-Cooker Venison Stew - Southern Living

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

As long as theres enough sauce to cover the proteins, venison stew also freezes well.

Ingredients

3/4cup(about 3 1/4 oz.)

all-purpose flour, divided

5tsp.kosher salt, divided

2lb.venison stew meat, cut into (1-in.)

pieces

1/4cupcanola oil

4cupsunsalted beef broth, divided

1(12-oz.)

pieces) Yukon Gold potatoes (from 12 oz.

unpeeled potatoes)

3medium (12 oz.

total) carrots, cut into 1- x 1/2-in.

pieces (about 2 cups)

1medium (6 oz.)

Add venison; toss to coat.

Brown meat:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.

Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean.

Repeat process using remaining oil and venison.

Divide stew evenly among bowls; garnish with additional chives.