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Hopi Venison Stew

2 pounds of venison, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup of unbleached flour
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup of diced celery
1/4 cup of hot or milk fresh green chilies
or a combination of the two peeled, seeded and diced
or 1/2 of a 4 ounce can
4 cups of water
1 tablespoon of dried Mexican oregano
1 1/2 cups of sliced carrots
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup of diced yellow turnip (rutabaga)

Pat venison dry with a clean towel and dredge lightly in flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the meat well on all sides. Transfer the meat to a stew pot or Dutch oven. In the same oil, sauté onion, celery, and chilies until the onion is translucent. Add the vegetables to the pot along with the water and oregano. Bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is almost tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips. Cook an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Serves 6