Montana Elk Stew Recipe 395

Steps:

• Cut up elk meat into 1 inch cubes, try to keep them all the same size. Shake in a baggie with flour Add butter to a large pot and brown meat on all sides. If you have a lot of meat do it in batches so the meat is not crowded. Remove browned meat and set aside. Add more butter to the pan and saute the chopped onion and celery until soft. Add the meat back into the pot. Add 1 can Swansons veggie broth, and enough warm water to cover the meat. On med/high heat cooking, string constantly till it thickens and boils. Be sure to stir up into the mix any browned bits from the bottom. Lower heat so it simmers gently. Cook for 1 hour covered stirring occasionally. Add more water to keep the level above the meat. Cut up your veggies into about 1" cubes and add to pot. Add more water if needed to cover the mix wll. Cook another hour until all veggies are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1" cubes and pat dry. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bowl or plastic bag. Add meat cubes, a few at a time to coat. Shake off excess flour and reserve.
• Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and fry bacon until crisp. Remove, blot excess fat, chop and reserve. Note; this can be done in advance.
• Heat olive oil in the same pot and quickly brown meat in batches on all sides. Transfer to a large bowl and reserve.
• Reduce heat to medium, add onions, carrots, celery and potatoes. Cook, stirring until onions are softened.
• Stir in tomato paste, juniper, thyme and bay leaf, then add wine and wine vinegar. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
• Add stock and reserved meat with juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until meat is tender. Add additional flour to thicken or water to thin to desired gravy consistency. Stir in bacon.

Steps:

• In 6 quart pan, pour water and turn burner on high. Add the beef boullion, instant chicken boullion, garlic, black pepper, cilantro, basil, and anaheim pepper into the water and bring to a boil.
• Turn burner down to medium and add the meat to the water. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Cook for 2 hours on low.
• Enjoy. Excellent with a crusty bread.