Sherried venison stew

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsVenison steak, cut into strips
½cupWater
1eachGreen bell pepper, diced
1cupMushrooms, sliced
4tablespoonsMargarine, divided
1teaspoonBasil
1cupOnion, thinly sliced
15ouncesCan tomato sauce
½cupSliced water chestnuts
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1cupChicken stock
1Few drops tabasco sauce
½cupDry sherry

Directions

In a large skillet, slowly brown venison in 2 tbsp margarine, stirring constantly. Add water and basil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Meanwhile, saute green pepper and onions in 2 tbsp margarine until soft. Add to drained venison along with mushrooms, tomato sauce and water chestnuts. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and sherry; simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat, blend in chicken stock, warm and serve.