🍲 Bear Meat Stew
A Hearty Wild Game Classic – Made with Canned Bear Meat!
📌 In This Guide
🍲 The Perfect Cold Weather Meal
Bear meat stew is the ultimate comfort food! Tender, flavorful bear meat simmered with hearty vegetables in a rich broth. Made with your canned bear meat, it's ready in no time and packed with flavor.
📦 Ingredients
For Bear Meat Stew
- 🥫 2 quarts canned bear meat – With juices
- 🧅 2 large onions – Diced
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic – Minced
- 🥕 4 carrots – Peeled and chopped
- 🥔 4 potatoes – Diced
- 🌿 1 cup celery – Chopped
- 🍅 2 cups beef broth
- 🍅 1 can diced tomatoes – 14.5 oz
- 🌿 1 tsp thyme – Dried
- 🌿 1 tsp rosemary – Dried
- 🧂 Salt and pepper – To taste
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
Add Vegetables
Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Add Meat & Liquids
Add the canned bear meat with its juices, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Season
Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer
Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
Serve
Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
📄 Bear Meat Stew – Full Recipe
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║ BEAR MEAT STEW ║
║ A Hearty Wild Game Classic ║
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INGREDIENTS:
- 2 quarts canned bear meat (with juices)
- 2 large onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sauté onions and garlic
2. Add carrots, celery, potatoes
3. Add bear meat, broth, tomatoes
4. Season with herbs
5. Simmer 45-60 minutes
6. Serve hot
"40 Quarts of bear meat done. I was up till 1
and then back at 7." 🐻🔥
🎨 Delicious Variations
- 🍄 Mushroom Stew – Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 🌿 Herbaceous – Add fresh parsley and bay leaf
- 🥘 Slow Cooker – Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours
- 🌶️ Spicy – Add red pepper flakes
💡 Pro Tips
- 🥫 Use the juices – The canning liquid adds amazing flavor
- 🧂 Taste as you go – Adjust seasonings to your preference
- 🍞 Serve with bread – Crusty bread is perfect for dipping
- 🧊 Freezes well – Make extra for later
- 🌿 Fresh herbs – Add at the end for brightness
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I use fresh bear meat?
Yes! Brown it first before adding to the stew.
❓ How long does this stew last?
3-4 days refrigerated, 3 months frozen.
❓ What if I don't have canned bear meat?
Use any canned game meat or beef.
❓ Why use the canning juices?
They add incredible depth of flavor.
❓ Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes! Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
❓ What's the best side dish?
Crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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