Bear Stew

From the Kitchen of Emma Coleman

Ingredients:

• 1.5-2lbs bear meat cut into pieces
• 2 c chopped carrots
• 2c chopped celery
• 1 diced onion
• 4 large potatoes, chopped
• 1tbs minced garlic
• 1tbs basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 sprigs of rosemary
• 1 stick of butter for sauteing veggies
• 4 c of water or beef/chicken broth
• 1/4 c flour to thicken (optional if you want soup/thin stew)

1. Saute the bear meat and veggies in the butter, add in all spices
2. Add water /broth to slow cooker.
3. Add chopped potatoes to slow cooker
4. Add bear meat, veggies and flour to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. You could also simmer this in a large pot on the stove for a few hours if you prefer.