Ingredients

• 1 kg black bear cubes
• 3 chopped onions
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 2 celery stalks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 can diced tomatoes(796 ml)
• 750 ml beef broth
• 250 ml red wine
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 Thyme, bay leaf, rosemary
• 1 Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Important - bear meat MUST be cooked through (no pink) due to trichinosis.

2. 2

   Flour and brown the bear cubes in oil.

3. 3

   Add onions and garlic. Deglaze with red wine.

4. 4

   Add the broth, tomatoes, and herbs.

5. 5

   Simmer, covered, for a MINIMUM of 3 hours (internal temperature 160°F/71°C).

6. 6

   Add the vegetables during the last hour.

7. 7

   Check the temperature with a meat thermometer.