Irish Stew

We make this every year around St. Patrick's Day. That also seems to be the time we are making homemade maple syrup. It is always a cozy stew to come into after being out in the cold all afternoon. We half this recipe because it makes a LOT.

Source: Gamewarden's Cookbook

Ingredients:

5 lbs venison stew meat, cubed

4 large onions, diced

1 1/2 Tbsp pepper

1/4 C salt

1 tsp garlic

1 tsp paprika

3 C potatoes, diced

3 C celery, diced

3 C carrots, diced

1 head of cabbage, chopped

1 green pepper, diced

1, 16oz can peas

1, 16oz can corn

1, 16oz can green beans

2, 28oz cans tomatoes

Directions:

1. Brown meat cubes. Place in large kettle with onion and seasonings. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and then simmer for 5 hours

2. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, cabbage, and green pepper. Simmer for 1 hour

3. Add vegetables and simmer for an additional 30 minutes