Best Mooseelk Stew Recipes

MOOSE STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Combine the cornstarch, mustard, salt and pepper; rub half over steak. Pound with a meat mallet to tenderize. Rub with remaining cornstarch mixture; pound on both sides with the mallet. , In a large skillet, brown steak in oil. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with tomatoes, onion and carrot. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Serve with noodles if desired.

MOOSE STEW

Steps:

• Saute meat cubes in shortening until brown on all sides.
• Add pepper, paprika, bay leaf, salt, beef broth, red wine, onion, and carrots.
• Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
• Add whole onions and potatoes; cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are barely tender.
• Mix butter and flour into a paste.
• Drop into simmering stew.
• Cook, stirring, until stew bubbles and thickens.
• Serve with rice or polenta.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.