Indulge in a comforting and filling meal with this slow cooker caribou stew recipe. Made with tender caribou meat, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices, this stew is perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. The long and slow cooking process ensures that the meat becomes tender and the flavors blend together harmoniously. Serve this hearty stew with crusty bread or over a bed of steamed rice for a satisfying and delicious meal that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds caribou meat, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the caribou meat cubes to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until they become soft and translucent. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
- Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth, red wine, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot.
