Venison Stew
["2 lb. venison stew meat, cut in one-inch cubes", "salt and pepper", "3 stalks celery, cut diagonally in one-inch pieces", "1/2 c. chopped onions", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 Tbsp. parsley", "1/2 c. water", "1/2 c. dry red wine", "1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke hearts (optional)", "1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce"]
["Salt and pepper venison cubes; brown lightly in 2 tablespoons butter or oil.", "Put celery and onion in crock-pot.", "Add browned meat cubes and remaining ingredients.", "Cover and cook on low 7 to 12 hours (high, 4 to 6 hours), stirring occasionally.", "Serve over rice or buttered noodles."]
["venison stew meat", "salt", "stalks celery", "onions", "garlic", "parsley", "water", "red wine", "frozen artichoke", "tomato sauce"]