Recipe : Big Bear Stew

Ingredients
4 pounds bear meat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
4 bay leaves
2 pounds red potatoes, diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms
5 carrots, sliced
2 turnips, cubed

Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, oregano, salt and pepper. Place bear meat in the bowl a little at a time and coat well.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry the bear meat until browned. Let drain on paper towels.
Fill a large Dutch oven with 2 to 3 quarts water. Add bear meat, onions, beef broth, bay leaves, potatoes, mushrooms carrots and turnips. Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Add more water as needed.