Buffalo Stew (Tanka-Me-A-Lo)

This is Native Americans "beef stew" if you wanna called it that, It's very delicious and I think you would like it too, but finding buffalo meat might be a problem.

• Ready In: 1 hr 18 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  stalks celery, cut 1 inch long
• 1 (12 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2  lbs  buffalo stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4  quarts water
• 2  lbs  red potatoes (not russets) or 2  lbs white potatoes (not russets)
• 1  cup barley

Directions

1. Brown the buffalo cubes on high heat until seared about 3 minutes.
2. Add 4 quarts of water, potatoes and boil until veggies are tender.
3. Add stewed tomatoes and celery and barley cook an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove from fire and place into baking dish.
5. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and enjoy.
7. Note: This stew tastes really great--you can use elk or bear or even rabbit in place of buffalo.