How to Make Slow Cooker Caribou Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caribou stew is a traditional dish in many Indigenous cultures and is an excellent way to showcase the delicious, lean meat of the caribou. This slow cooker caribou stew recipe is not only simple to make, but it also yields a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter evening.

The slow cooking process allows the meat to become tender and juicy, while the combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a rich and satisfying stew. Whether you have access to fresh c...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ pounds moose meat, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place flour in a shallow bowl; press meat into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium; cook and stir meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a large slow cooker. Pour beef stock over meat in slow cooker; add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, diced tomatoes with juice, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic, and bay leaves. Gently stir mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 243mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1223mg