Best 7 Slow Cooker Caribou Stew Recipes

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**Slow-Cooker Caribou Stew: A hearty, flavorful dish with a unique twist**

Caribou stew is a delectable dish that combines the unique flavor of caribou meat with hearty vegetables and aromatic spices. It is a traditional dish among indigenous communities in North America and the Arctic regions, where caribou is a staple food source. This slow-cooker version of caribou stew is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal effort and time. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it on low, and let it work its magic. The result is a tender, fall-off-the-bone caribou stew with a rich, flavorful broth. Served with crusty bread or rice, this stew is sure to warm your soul on a cold winter's day.

**Additional Notes:**

* If you don't have caribou meat, you can substitute it with venison or beef.
* Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables and spices according to your preference.
* For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of the cooking time.
* Serve the stew with your favorite sides, such as crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
* This stew can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN BURGUNDY STEW



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Need a slow-cooker chicken recipe that's something special? This hearty, warming stew fits the bill with its earthy, French-country-cooking-inspired flavors, including bacon, flavorful vegetables, chicken and a combination of broth and wine. Whether you're having company over or just want to elevate your weeknight meal a bit, serve this impressive meal with crusty bread or over Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 package (32 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups sliced carrots
1 package (8 oz) cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine (white Burgundy or Chardonnay)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired
Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until bacon is browned and crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add half of the chicken to bacon drippings in Dutch oven; cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove chicken to slow cooker with bacon. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to Dutch oven; stir in onion, carrots and mushrooms. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender and mushroom juices have released. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
  • Add wine; heat to boiling, scraping bottom to release any brown bits. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth, thyme and bay leaf. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and water; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

"CARIBOU" STEW



Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean caribou, diced medium (can be replaced by or combined with beef or venison)
4 large carrots, peeled and diced medium
2 large onions, peeled and diced medium
3 stalks celery, well scrubbed and diced medium
2 potatoes, peeled and diced medium
3 large tomatoes, diced medium
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 bay leaf
1 quart beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine (or beef stock)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 ounces (1 stick) melted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, place meat, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf, and add beef stock and wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes. Mix flour and melted butter in a small bowl and add to stew to thicken. Add thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper, and continue to simmer until meat is fork tender, about 30 minutes.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF



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The best Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the kind that makes prep and cleanup a breeze. Plus, creamy beef stroganoff in the slow cooker is one of those delicious classics that never disappoints, especially with our easy steps. Once you brown the beef strips with onion and garlic in butter, add it to your slow cooker with golden mushroom soup, and fresh mushrooms. Enjoy the tasty aromas when you return, and stir in cream cheese and sour cream before serving over noodles for a dinner that's as easy as it is delicious.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 3x1/2x1/4-inch strips
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed golden mushroom or cream of mushroom soup
1 carton (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
6 cups hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add beef strips, onion and garlic; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • In 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture, soup, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour - it will be an instant family favourite

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
3 carrots, halved and cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
½ pack thyme
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 beef stock cubes or stock pots
900g beef for braising such as skirt, buy a whole piece and cut it yourself for bigger chunks or buy ready-diced
2 tsp cornflour (optional)
½ small bunch parsley, chopped
buttery mash, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and celery in 1 tbsp oil over a low heat until they start to soften - about 5 mins. Add the carrots, bay and thyme, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker. Crumble over the stock cubes or add the stock pots and stir, then season with pepper (don't add salt as the stock may be salty).
  • Clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs.
  • If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like. Leave to cool before freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CARIBOU STEW



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This is a favorite from the days when my father would take trips to Labrador hunting and fishing. Very simple and straight forward. I've never measured for this dish, its kind of to your personal liking. I've only made this in a slow cooker, but experiment, its well worth it.

Provided by K St.Louis

Categories     Stew

Time 9h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 lb caribou, cubed
3 large potatoes, diced (or quartered)
3 -4 medium carrots, sliced thickly
1 celery (cut diagonaly)
1 large onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soya sauce
2 -3 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato soup (optional to replace 1 cup of water)
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup cornstarch, and water mixture for thickening (to your liking)

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients except corn starch and water mixture for thickening, in slow cooker or dutch oven.
  • Stir favorably.
  • cook on high for 5 hours.
  • cook on low for 3 hours.
  • last half hour when desired texture is reached add corn starch and water mixture to thicken.
  • continue on low for 1 hour.
  • The flavor is amazing, and its not a gamey tasting dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 1397.7, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 14.6, Protein 10.7

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, lean caribou meat for the best results.
  • Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking.
  • Brown the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.
  • Use a good quality beef broth or stock for the liquid in the stew.
  • Season the stew with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other spices to taste.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.

Conclusion:

Caribou stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make in a slow cooker, and it is a great way to use up any leftover caribou meat. This stew is also a good source of protein and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious and nutritious caribou stew that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this recipe a try.

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