Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 pounds venison stew meat
• 3 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold water
• Browning sauce, optional

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meat on all sides. Remove from pan. Add onions to the same pan; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper. Return meat to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
2. Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to cook until vegetables are tender, 30-45 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. In a small bowl, mix flour and cold water until smooth; stir into Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. If desired, stir in browning sauce.