**Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Venison Roast in a Slow Cooker**
**Step 1- Searing the Venison**: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the venison roast on all sides until browned. Then, put the roast in the slow cooker.
**Step 2- Sauté Aromatics**: In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they’re soft. Add tomato paste and cook for another minute.
**Step 3- Deglaze**: Pour in the red wine (if using) and beef broth, scraping the browned bits from the skillet. Put the mixture in the slow cooker.
**Step 4- Assemble**: Add potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme to the slow cooker. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
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**Ingredients (Servings: 6-8 people)**
You’ll need:
* **Venison roast**: 3-4 lbs
* **Olive oil**: 2 tablespoons
* **Garlic cloves**: 4, minced
* **Onion**: 1 large, sliced
* **Carrots**: 3, chopped
* **Celery stalks**: 2, chopped
* **Potatoes**: 4 medium, quartered
* **Beef broth**: 2 cups
* **Red wine**: 1 cup (optional)
* **Tomato paste**: 2 tablespoons
* **Worcestershire sauce**: 1 tablespoon
* **Bay leaves**: 2
* **Fresh thyme**: 4 sprigs
* **Salt and pepper**: to taste
**Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Venison Roast in a Slow Cooker**
**Step 1- Searing the Venison**: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the venison roast on all sides until browned. Then, put the roast in the slow cooker.
**Step 2- Sauté Aromatics**: In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they’re soft. Add tomato paste and cook for another minute.
**Step 3- Deglaze**: Pour in the red wine (if using) and beef broth, scraping the browned bits from the skillet. Put the mixture in the slow cooker.
**Step 4- Assemble**: Add potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme to the slow cooker. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
**Step 5-** [Get the full recipe](https://www.allrecipesecret.com/slow-cooker-venison-roast/)