Big Bear Stew Recipe
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Big Bear Stew

By: Kyle 
"If you kill a bear, you better have something good to make out of it! This stew is delicious! Serve with a crusty bread!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry the bear meat until browned. Let drain on paper towels.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 585 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
I have been making this receipe for 5 years...when I was first introduced to bear meat! It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by ADDLEY   view full review
this is a great recipe. i have been making alot of dishes with bear meat over the last 30...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by mismamac   view full review
Good recipe. Although I didn't have access to bear meat, I used stew meat. I also placed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2005 by Tom W   view full review
This was great! I only used 2 quarts of water. I also added 3 stalks celery, sliced, and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by OzsMom   view full review
I added Guinness beer to the slow cooker. My husband loved it- I think I'm just not into bear...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by wisconsin dragonfly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Daughter followed essence of the recipe... substituted corn for turnips as she didn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by Cooking 101   view full review
Sorry guys, I don't eat bear meat, but did replace it with stew meat. This turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2011 by redneck gramma   view full review
we liked this stew, I fried the meat in a pot, so when I added water, it would get all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by earthchickie   view full review
I didn't have any bear, but beef stew meat. I needed a recipe for turnips and this is very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by MILLIEBEHNK   view full review
I'm sorry but I din't care for this! It was sooooo bland even after adding other spices. I...

 

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