Big 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

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.