Moose Stew

Iowahorse's Note:

Great stew,..ad at least 15 min. to cooking time. You'll see why in recipe.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 1/2 lbs moose, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 18 small whole white onions
• 12 small new potatoes, peeled
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour

Directions:

1. Saute meat cubes in shortening until brown on all sides.
2. Add pepper, paprika, bay leaf, salt, beef broth, red wine, onion, and carrots.
3. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
4. Add whole onions and potatoes; cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are barely tender.
5. Mix butter and flour into a paste.
6. Drop into simmering stew.
7. Cook, stirring, until stew bubbles and thickens.
8. Serve with rice or polenta.

Reviews

[crutzebeck]

This was a hit when I made it for church. I needed something special to make with the last bit of moose we had from Alaska. I couldn't find new potatoes because I was in a hurry and used red ones instead - It would have turned out so much better with the new potatoes!! Thanks!!