Slow-Cooked Venison and Potato Comfort Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of venison, cubed
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt
• pepper