Dakota Style Bison Stew

Directions

  1. 1Brown the meat in a large Dutch oven with the oil and onions.
  2. 2Add 1 quart of water to the pot along with the bouillon and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3Add spices and remaining vegetables to the pot and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. 4Add the remaining 1/2 quart of water and continue simmering for an additional 1 1/2 hours.
  5. 5If firmer vegetables are desired, add vegetables later into this simmer (45 mins into secondary simmer for example).
  6. 6Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bison meat, cubed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup red onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 quarts water (recommended: Missouri River Water)
  • 4 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 2 to 3 bay leaves
  • 20 peppercorns
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium turnip, diced
  • 1 medium rutabaga, diced
  • 1 medium yam, diced
  • 1 large ear sweet corn, kernels removed
  • Salt
  • pepper

Equipment

large Dutch oven

Tips

  • If firmer vegetables are desired, add vegetables later into this simmer (45 mins into secondary simmer for example).