Crockpot Venison Stew - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 lbs venison, cut into bite-size chunks
• salt and pepper
• 2 slices smoky bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 large russet potato, peeled, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup beef broth
• 12 oz mushrooms, quartered
• ½ cup peas
• salt and pepper to taste