Venison Stew In Crock-Pot
["2 lb. venison stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes", "salt and pepper", "3 stalks celery, cut in 1 inch pieces", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "2 cloves garlic", "2 c. water", "8 oz. can tomato sauce", "1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen artichokes (optional)"]
["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 for 7 to 12 hours.", "Serve over noodles or rice."]
["venison stew meat", "salt", "stalks celery", "onion", "parsley", "garlic", "water", "tomato sauce", "frozen artichokes"]