Venison Vegetable Stew

Directions

1. 1
   In Dutch oven cook bacon; crumble and set aside.
2. 2
   Cook venison and onions in drippings until brown.
3. 3
   Add 3 cups water, tomato sauce, soup mix, bay leaf and Italian dressing.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 1 1/2 hours or until meat is almost done.
5. 5
   Add carrots, celery and potatoes.
6. 6
   Return and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour until vegetables are done.
7. 7
   Combine flour and 1/2 cups water; stir and cook until thickened.
8. 8
   Remove bay leaf.
9. 9
   Add bacon.
10. 10
    Also good with moose meat.