One Pot Caribou or Moose Stew

Makes 8-10 servings.

Amount (imperial) Ingredients Amount (metric)
2 tbsp
3lbs
2
1
6
1 cup
6 cups
1 tbsp
1 tsp
1-2 tbsp
Vegetable oil
Caribou or moose meat, cubed |
Onion, chopped
Turnip, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Barley, uncooked
Water
Salt
Pepper
Chili powder (optional)
30 mL
1 ½ kg
2
1
6
250 mL
1 ½ L
15 mL
5 mL
15-30 mL

Directions: 

  1. Heat oil on medium-high heat. Add meat and onions and cook until brown.
  2. Stir in carrots, turnip, barley, water, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  3. Turn up heat and bring stew to a boil.
  4. Turn the heat down, cover, and let simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve with bannock.

Substitution:
Frozen vegetables: Use 4 cups of frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh vegetables. Frozen vegetables do not take as long to cook, so add them about 30 minutes before the end of cooking.

Adapted from The Government of Nunavut.