Grass Roots Kitchen Bison Stew celebrates the Prairies. The Bison is sourced from Swan Lake First Nation and is entirely prairie grass fed. The Swan Lake community holds their relationship with the Bison as culturally sacred and Tall Grass prepares it in that spirit. The stew is slowly simmered with local organic root vegetables and a splash of local Half Pints Beer to deepen the flavour.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp plus 1/2 Tbsp salt
1 tsp plus 1/2 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground juniper berries
3 lbs bison stewing meat
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 cups white onions, chopped
1 Tbsp minced garlic
4 cups mushrooms
1 tsp thyme
1 can (30 oz) diced tomatoes, well drained
1 1/3 cups beef or chicken stock
1 1/4 cups dark beer (we prefer Half Pints "Stir Stick Stout")
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 cup cubed potatoes
4 cups chopped carrots
4 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Tip: To reduce the cook time slightly, you can also roast at 400–450°F for 30 minutes, then 350°F for 1 hour, then 300°F or 325°F for last hour until meat is tender.