Big Bear Stew

• 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

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.

bear meat, allpurpose, oregano, salt, ground black pepper, margarine, olive oil, onion, beef broth, bay leaves, red potatoes, mushrooms, carrots

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13438/big-bear-stew/ (may not work)