Elk In Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds elk roast (trimmed and cut into large chunks)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into thick slices)
• 3 stalks celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry red wine (optional for richer flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced for an earthy layer) (optional add-ins)
• 2 bay leaves (optional add-ins)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for umami depth) (optional add-ins)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (for richness) (optional add-ins)