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Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew is for Dinner.

Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew takes 270 minutes to cook.

Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew are:

1 1/4 pounds extra lean beef stew meat (or game meat)
1 packet onion soup mix
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 3/4 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 pint dark beer such as porter
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper

2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 1/2 cups cubed red or gold potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots

1 1/2 ounces good quality bourbon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Here is how you make Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew:

Put the first eight ingredients in a 4-quart crock pot and cook on low for about three hours. This recipe was designed for game meat, so the acid in the beer and long, slow cooking time is important to tenderize the meat. After three hours, stir the meat and add the vegetables. Turn the crock pot to high and cook for about an hour, until the vegetables are just tender. Mix the bourbon, water and cornstarch and add to crock pot, stirring well. Turn crock pot back to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Add peas, if desired, just before serving for a bright burst of color. Serving Size:?Makes about six 1 1/2 cup servings

The nutritional information for Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 346.7

• Total Fat: 4.7 g
• Cholesterol: 64.6 mg
• Sodium: 519.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
• Protein: 28.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Split the Pot Recipe Contest Finalist: Alaskan Hunter Stew is Low Fat