Hunter's Stew

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless  venison, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1⁄2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2  carrots, diced
• 2  medium potatoes, cubed

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot; brown venison and sausage.
2. Add in onion and celery; stir/saute until tender.
3. Add in the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Add carrots; cook uncovered, 30 minutes.
5. Add in potatoes and cook 30 more minutes or until done.