Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011

I made this stew for 2 servings, and it still made a lot. I never had bear meat before, so I didn't know what to do with it. The overtone of the flavors reminded me of a beef stew (which I don't like). This stew was good, however. It got me to want to try a different recipe with bear meat.

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deeaustin28

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2011

we liked this stew, I fried the meat in a pot, so when I added water, it would get all the brown bits stuck in the pan. Since we were given this meat, not harvested by us, I was unsure how old it was and how it was prepared, so I added 1 T of vinegar to the water. This tenderizes the meat while cooking and does not leave a vinegary taste. Also added the salt at the end.

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redneck gramma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 23, 2010

My son caught his first bear with a bow and arrow.Your recipe is great thank you very much.Last year a friend gave us some bearmeat. I soaked it in the fridge overnight in a large bowl of milk.Takes the wild ness out of it for people who don't like the wildness. Works with deer too.

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edie

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2010

I didn't have any bear, but beef stew meat. I needed a recipe for turnips and this is very good. I also added some whole allspice and parsnip, as well as whole pepper kernels instead of ground. I'd only suggest to add the turnips and mushrooms about 1/2hr before the end as they got rather soft. Otherwise it's very tasty, even my 15mo old enjoyed it!

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earthchickie

Cooking Level: Expert

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Living In: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

very good

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nicgetz

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2009

Daughter followed essence of the recipe... substituted corn for turnips as she didn't have any turnips. Came out extremely tender. Flavors are subtle. Will use for the rest of the bear meat in the freezer and will try with turnips. Also might add tomatoes to next batch. This recipe goes straight to my recipe box!!

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wisconsin dragonfly

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

I'm sorry but I din't care for this! It was sooooo bland even after adding other spices. I added hot sauce to my bowl but my honey didn't and thought it was okay. I may make another attempt and add the cream of mushroom soup like some others did but I doubt it.

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MILLIEBEHNK

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2009

I added Guinness beer to the slow cooker. My husband loved it- I think I'm just not into bear meat, though I want to because we have over ten pounds in the freezer!

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OzsMom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2007

Good recipe. Although I didn't have access to bear meat, I used stew meat. I also placed everything in a crock-pot and needless to say it was great!! This stew also freezes well!! I will make this again!!

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mismamac

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2006

Sorry guys, I don't eat bear meat, but did replace it with stew meat. This turned out wonderful even without bear meat. Thanks for sharing. Yummy Yummy Yummy.

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