Big Bear Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 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.