Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb. venison, cut into inch pieces
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 c. dry red wine
  • 1/2 c. tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 lb. white onions
  • 1/4 c. golden raisins

Method

  • Brown venison and garlic in oil.
  • Pour off drippings.
  • Stir in water, wine, tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin, salt, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
  • Cover tightly and cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add onions; continue cooking, covered, for 25 minutes. Stir in raisins and cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
  • Serve over noodles or orzo. Makes 8 servings.