Venison With Sour Cream

Step 1: Cut the venison into 2 inch cubes.

Step 2: Put the venison, garlic, and shortening in a skillet

Step 3: Brown the meat on all sides .

Step 4: Remove the meat and put in a shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish.

Step 5: Add the celery, onion, and carrots to drippings in the skillet

Step 6: Sauté 2 minutes.

Step 7: Stir in mushroom water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf; pour over the venison.

Step 8: Bake covered at 350° for 2 hours or until tender.

Step 9: Remove from oven

Step 10: Drain, reserving the broth.

Step 11: SAUCE:

Step 12: Combine the butter and flour in a skillet; stirring until smooth.

Step 13: Add the reserved broth;

Step 14: Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in the sour cream.

Step 15: Pour over the venison and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.