“Bear Down” For Dinner!

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.

Chef Chris Barth
Retro Bistro
847-439-2424
1746 W Golf Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL
www.retrobistro.com