Big Bear Stew Recipe
- 4 pounds bear meat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 pounds red potatoes, diced
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 turnips, cubed
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour, oregano, salt and pepper. Place bear meat in the bowl a little at a time and coat well.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry the bear meat until browned. Let drain on paper towels.
- Fill a large Dutch oven with 2 to 3 quarts water. Add bear meat, onions, beef broth, bay leaves, potatoes, mushrooms carrots and turnips. Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Add more water as needed.
