| Health considerations are one reason why there is a | | | | 1 14 1/2-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsedjuice |
| growing popularity of wild game. Venison contains | | | | of 1 lime |
| about half the calories of beef, and has just one-eighth | | | | 1 tablespoon minced cilantro |
| of the fat. Also, because of the low fat content, | | | | Directions: |
| venison freezes well. | | | | Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit, unless using |
| This flavorful venison stew recipe makes an | | | | a crockpot. |
| inexpensive meal out of what can be an expensive | | | | Toss the venison cubes with a light coating the |
| piece of meat. It works perfectly for tougher cuts of | | | | oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin. Warm the oil in a |
| venison, as the slow cooking tenderizes the meat | | | | frying pan over medium heat on the stove top. Brown |
| nicely. This venison recipe also turns out great in the | | | | quickly, then remove with a slotted spoon and place in |
| crockpot. | | | | a crockpot, dutch oven, or a large and heavy pot. |
| Ingredients: | | | | Saute the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the remaining |
| 1 pound venison stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch chunks | | | | oil. When they have softened, spoon the vegetables |
| 1/2 teaspoon oregano | | | | from the pan and put in the larger pot with the venison. |
| 1 teaspoon ground black pepper | | | | Add the beef stock, chili sauce, and apricots. Stir to |
| 1 teaspoon salt | | | | combine, and cover the pot. |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin | | | | Cook the venison stew over in the pot over low heat |
| 2 tablespoons vegetable oil | | | | (slow simmer) for at least 6 hours, stirring occasionally, |
| 1 medium red bell pepper, diced | | | | and until the venison is tender. |
| 1 medium onion, diced | | | | During the last half hour of cooking, mix the hominy and |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | | | | black beans into the stew. Take the stew off the heat, |
| 1 1/2 cups unsalted beef stock | | | | stir in the lime juice, and add the tablespoon of cilantro. |
| 1/3 cup chili sauce | | | | Serve the venison stew hot, adding more cilantro, if |
| 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced | | | | desired. |
| 1 14 1/2-ounce can white or yellow hominy | | | | |