Buffalo And Vegetable Stew Food

BUFFALO STEW

Steps:

• In a 5-6 quart pan over medium heat, combine onions and 1 tablespoon of the oil; stir often until onions are light golden and sweet to taste, about 20 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and stir occasionally until liquid evaporates, about 10 more minutes; remove from pan, set aside.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan along with buffalo; stir frequently over high heat until meat is well browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
• Return onion mixture to pan along with tomatillos (break them up with a spoon) and their liquid; stir to free up the browned bits.
• Add hominy, corn, cilantro, oregano and chiles; bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
• If you're making this ahead of when you'll serve it, let it cool at this point then cover and refrigerate until the next day.
• Reheat to serve and REMOVE and discard the HOT CHILES before serving, unless you like getting a'jolt'.

HEARTY VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
• Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add small amounts of water, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
• Add remaining ingredients, except flour, 1/4 cup water, and wine.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir occasionally while cooking.
• In a small bowl, gradually stir flour into 1/4 cup water until smooth.
• Add to stew, along with wine.
• Cook, stirring, 5 more minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

BUFFALO STEW (TANKA-ME-A-LO)

Steps:

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

SAVOURY BEEF STEW (OR BUFFALO, MOOSE, VENISON)

Steps:

• Dredge beef in flour.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet, add meat & brown slowly. Transfer the meat to a large pot.
• Add onion and garlic to pan - saute until onion is soft (don't burn) and then add to pot with the meat.
• Add tomato sauce, worcestershire, boullion, and parsley - add 2 - 3 cups of water so that the meat is covered. Simmer at low heat for 1 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season at this stage to taste with salt & pepper, add more bouillon or other spices that you like.
• Peel and cut up the potatoes and carrots to desired size, dice the celery. I cut the potatoes into about 1 1/2" cubes, and the carrots in thick diagonal slices. If you want it to cook a little faster cut them smaller, and it will reduce your cooking time. Place all in large bowl and cover with cold water until ready to use.
• When stew meat is tender, typically in about an hour, you can add the vegetables. Drain the vegetables well and add them directly to the stew. Add some water if needed to make sure the vegetables are covered (sauce should just cover the vegetables). Cook on medium/low heat another 45 - 60 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender (not mushy!).