Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with Bill Bob's iconic bear stew, a tantalizing blend of flavors that will warm your soul and leave your taste buds dancing. This hearty stew features tender bear meat slow-cooked in a rich and savory broth, infused with the aromatic trinity of diced onions, carrots, and celery. Enhanced with a medley of herbs and spices, including garlic, thyme, rosemary, and a hint of cayenne pepper, this stew exudes a robust and captivating aroma that will draw you into its comforting embrace. Accompanying this delectable stew are three equally enticing recipes: delectable cornbread, fluffy mashed potatoes, and a crisp and refreshing coleslaw. Together, these dishes form a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BEAR STEW
A stew of bear meat is made similarly to a beef stew. The meat is dredged in seasoned flour and browned in oil, then simmered in beef broth with turnips, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- My Note: I have been making this receipe for over 55 years -- when I was first introduced to bear meat! It is fantastic! I have also altered the water ingrediant and used a can of cream of mushroom so that there is some "gravy" to pour all over. On occassion, I have seen some people wrinkle their nose at the thought of eating bear meat but when I serve this, they change their minds! Many times, they can't even tell the difference! A stomach doesn't care as long as it's good and this is one of the best. Add/subtract you favorite veggies and enjoy!
- I also added 3 stalks celery, sliced, and sometime a can of cream of mushroom soup.
- Or I added Guinness beer to the slow cooker with out one quarts water.
- 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.
- If you didn't have any bear, but beef stew meat. And 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!
CARNE GUISADA
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium heat add the cubed meat and cook until browned. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, black pepper and 1-ounce water and stir to combine. Add 1 quart water and bring everything to a boil. Turn the heat down and add the roux. Cook the mixture until it thickens and season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and serve.
BILL BOB'S BEAR STEW
Cousin Bill Bob could fix anything. He'll tell you -- "It ain't broke it just needs some more duck tape and a splash of WD40." He fixed this up -- Right Good. Over an Open Fire.
Provided by Gary Hancq
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. If the woods are too far away a nicely veined 3 to 4 pound Chuck Roast will do. "Choice or Prime" preferred.
- 2. Cube the meat to 1/4 the size of you Bull Durham tobacco pouch or to size of thumb from tip to first knuckle joint.
- 3. Git the Dutch Oven jist as hot as ye can git it. Put the Bay Leafs in the bottom (Keep count of Bay Leafs so you can retrieve and remove before serving, They can be a choke hazard). Dump the chunked meat in, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Flour, the Dry Onion Soup mix, and 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or three minced cloves, and a dash of salt and pepper.
- 4. Give everything a good mixin' and cook on high heat for 10 or 15 minutes, while stirring.
- 5. Now back the Dutch oven off the fire a bit and add the Potatoes (quartered), Carrots, Celery and Onions. Don't forget the two cans of Beer. Dump 'em in. Put the lid on the dutch oven, set it on the hot "Coals", scoop a few coals on top of lid, and allow to cook.
- 6. Sit back and enjoy about three rounds of Euchre. Tend the oven with a little gentle stirring every 1/2 hour or so. Should be done in 2 to 2 1/2 hours. If the gravy inside looks a little thin sprinkle on 1/4 cup additional Flour, and give a gentle stir. Cook at 350 degrees if cooking in oven.
- 7. Spoon it up and serve with Corn Bread or Biscuits.
- 8. Do your best to retrieve the Bay Leafs so your pals don't choke and commence a law suit. Hey! Is there any Beer left?
LOBSTER STEW
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a stockpot, melt the butter over low heat until bubbling. Do not burn. Add the onions and caramelize over medium heat; do not let them brown.
- Add the lobster stock, potatoes, carrots, celery, chives, parsley, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked (soft but hold up), about 15 minutes. Add the cream and milk and bring to a boil. Immediately turn down the heat.
- While the cream and milk are warming, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is smoking, add the lobster meat and season with salt and pepper to taste. When the lobster meat is warm, deglaze the pan with the sherry. Add the warmed lobster meat and juices to the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle into serving bowls and serve.
BIG BEAR STEW
If you kill a bear, you better have something good to make out of it! This stew is delicious! Serve with a crusty bread!
Provided by Kyle
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 617.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
WILD BOAR STEW
Or you can just substitute domestic pork. I do quite often. Although I have now decided that if you do go with domestic pork, organically raised pork seems to substitute the best.
Provided by Iowahorse
Categories Stew
Time 1h30m
Yield 3-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet fry bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon, cool, crumble and set aside.
- Pour off all but about 3 Tbsp of bacon grease.
- Cook boar meat cubes, onion, garlic, and curry powder in remaining grease until meat is browned Stir during cooking.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of water.
- remove from heat and set aside.
- In a 2 qt casserole combine, parsley, stewed tomatoes, carrots and potatoes.
- Add meat mixture to casserole and mix well.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Mix 2 Tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and stir into casserole.
- Bake for 30 more minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.9, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 1013, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 14
Tips:
- Choose the right bear meat: Use meat from a young bear, as it will be more tender and flavorful. If you can, try to get bear meat from a wild bear, as it will have a more gamey flavor than meat from a farmed bear.
- Marinate the bear meat: Marinating the bear meat for several hours or overnight will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade.
- Cook the bear meat slowly: Bear meat is a tough meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly in order to become tender. The best way to do this is to braise it in a liquid, such as water, broth, or wine. You can also slow-cook it in a crock pot or Dutch oven.
- Don't overcook the bear meat: Overcooked bear meat will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just tender, but still slightly pink in the center.
- Serve the bear meat with your favorite sides: Bear stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and rice.
Conclusion:
Bear stew is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. By following these tips, you can make a bear stew that is tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So next time you have the opportunity to cook bear meat, give this recipe a try!
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