Slow Cooker Caribou Stew

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This is a tasty slow-cooker caribou stew recipe from Western Alaska. Tailor it to your region—use beef, moose, or another local meat. Throw it in the slow cooker or on the wood stove, and let it fill your home with the savory smell of warmth and comfort.

Submitted by Margaret Spencer Kepler
Updated on September 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ pounds moose meat, cut into cubes

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 4 cups beef stock

  • 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

  1. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge meat in flour to coat; shake off excess.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium. Add meat; cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large slow cooker; add beef stock, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, diced tomatoes with juice, bay leaves, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and garlic. Gently stir mixture.

  3. Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Cook's Note:

The stew can also be cooked on the stove in a Dutch oven.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
4g Fat
40g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1223mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.