Venison Vegetable Stew

• 3 bacon strips
• 2 pounds venison stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3-1/2 cups water, divided
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 7 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 5 medium potaotes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 celery ribs, sliced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Cooked noodles

1. In a 4-qt. Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel to drain; reserve drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside. Cook venison and onions in drippings until meat is lightly browned. Add 3 cups water, tomato sauce, soup mix, salt, bay leaf and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
2. Add the carrots, potatoes and celery; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
3. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in bacon. Discard bay leaf. Serve with cooked noodles.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/venison-vegetable-stew/ (may not work)