Here's my deal. I cut venison up in 1" chucks or less. Cut me up 3 big tators into 1/2" chucks. Put some baby carrots in there. Cut up 1 stalk of celery. Put in can of cut beans, can of corn. I make up 3 cups of beef broth using bullion.

I add it all together and start adding the good stuff.
1-2 tblsp of salt
1 teasp of cayenne pepper
1 teasp of tyme
1 teasp of sage
1 tblsp of Old Bay or JO's
2 bay leaves
2 tblsp of peanut butter or tapioka (to thicken)
1 whole yellow onion diced up real good.

I then take out some of the broth and add flour. You have to do this slowly to mix it evenly. I like 1/2cup of flour. Depends how stewy you want.

Cook in crock for 8-12 hours dependin on veges on low.