Black Bear Stew
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.
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