Red Wine Venison Steak Stew

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As I have a large family a lot of my recipes are made in proportion to the amount of people I have to feed. As you will notice the amount of steaks I needed for this meal. I really think I could run a restaurant ;-) So remember if you are cooking for less people just halve the recipe or use less pieces of meat and you will have more sauce.

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20 Venison medallions

Olive oil

6 large potatoes

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups red wine

1 can tomato pieces

2 tablespoons curry powder

Salt & Pepper

1. Sear venison medallions with olive oil on high heat on both sides and remove. About 1- 2 minutes each side.

2. When all pieces are cooked return to pot and add red wine.

3.While bringing to the boil add stock, tomato, curry powder, salt & pepper. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

4. Add chopped potatoes and simmer until potatoes are soft but firm.

I served this with a side of rice and used the sauce on the rice.

You can also add carrots to this dish if you like.