Venison Steak Recipe Crockpot
To make a venison steak in a crockpot, start by trimming the meat and seasoning it with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs. Brown the steaks in a skillet with oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Then, place the browned steaks in the crockpot with broth, optional cream of mushroom soup, and vegetables like onions and carrots. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender. For tips on enhancing flavor, continue exploring this recipe.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
When you try this venison steak recipe, you’ll quickly see why it’s a favorite for many home cooks. The recipe offers ease and convenience with minimal preparation time—under 15 minutes.
You’ll love that it’s a hearty one-pot meal, cooking all ingredients together, including veggies and sauce. You can serve it with different sides like mashed potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes, making it versatile. Additionally, tougher cuts of venison, like shoulder or round, are perfect for slow cooking, ensuring optimal tenderness and flavor.
The slow cooker does all the work for you. You can choose to cook it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Additionally, venison is lean, providing a healthier protein option, and pairs well with seasonal vegetables, making it an ideal comfort food for colder months.
Recipe
Ingredients:
– 2-3 venison steaks (or tougher cuts of deer meat)
– High heat tolerant oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
– Salt and pepper (to taste)
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 2 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
– Optional: 1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
– Optional vegetables: 1 onion (sliced), 1 bell pepper (sliced), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 potatoes (cubed)
Cooking Instructions:
1. Begin by trimming any excess fat and silver skin from the venison steaks. This will help reduce any gamey flavor and guarantee a more enjoyable dish.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of high heat tolerant oil. Season the venison steaks with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and paprika. Once the oil is hot, add the steaks to the skillet and brown on both sides for about 3-4 minutes each. Remove the steaks and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, deglaze by adding a splash of broth or water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This will add extra flavor to your sauce.
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In the slow cooker, add the browned venison steaks and pour in the deglazing liquid, along with the remaining broth and optional cream of mushroom soup. If using, add the sliced onions, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes.
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