Venison Pot Roast

4.4
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'This hearty dish has tender meat and wonderful seasonings,' relates Debbie Phillips of Pittsburg, Texas. 'Game is plentiful around our home, and my family could eat this satisfying meal weekly.'

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • 3 pounds boneless shoulder venison roast

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup apple juice or cider

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 8 small potatoes, peeled

  • 6 medium carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces

  • 4 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Combine the first three ingredients; rub over roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil. Add apple juice, broth, onion, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots and celery; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Thicken pan juices if desired.