Classic Moose Stew - Edible Alaska

Ingredients

• 3 pounds moose stew meat, cleaned of gristle and silver skin, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 2 teaspoons tarragon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (more as necessary)
• 2 tablespoons butter (more as necessary)
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 4 cups moose stock (see recipe link above)
• 2 cups red wine or 1¾ cups pure apple juice and ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 4 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup red wine or pure apple juice