Brett’s Mexican-Style Ground Black Bear Skillet
Try a unique twist on Mexican cuisine with this flavorful ground black bear recipe developed by MKC’s very own Brett, an avid hunter and cook.
Brett’s Mexican-Style Ground Black Bear Skillet
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Category
Bear Meat Recipes
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
This recipe comes from Brett, an avid cook and valued MKC employee.
As an avid hunter, I’m always looking for creative ways to prepare the meat I bring home. Recently, my wife and I were craving some Mexican-inspired comfort food and thought a ground black bear recipe would be perfect. With a recent successful black bear hunt under my belt, I had plenty of meat to use.
We searched online for ground bear meat recipes that incorporated Mexican flavors. We found some good starting points, but nothing matched our preferences exactly.
Time to get creative. We adapted multiple recipes by adding ingredients, swapping in different herbs, and customizing the spices. After some trial and error, we landed on a flavor-packed ground black bear recipe the whole family loves.
Author:Montana Knife Company
Ingredients
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1 lb. ground black bear meat
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1⁄2 white onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup poblano pepper, diced
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1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, diced
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14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups wild game bone broth or stock
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2 Tbsp. tomato paste
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1 tsp. cumin
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1 1⁄2 tsp. chili powder
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1 tsp. oregano
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1⁄2 tsp. salt
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1⁄2 tsp. black pepper
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1 cup Mexican blend cheese
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1⁄2 cup cotija cheese or extra Mexican blend
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Chopped cilantro (optional)
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1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
Directions
Brown the ground bear meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat with the onion and garlic until fully cooked and no longer pink. This should take 5–10 minutes.
Drain the excess fat, then return the meat to the skillet along with the peppers, tomatoes, rice, broth, tomato paste, and spices. Stir well.
Allow the mixture to come to a steady boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the cheeses and re-cover until the residual heat melts the cheese completely.
Garnish with cilantro and jalapeño if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
While delicious on its own, this zesty black bear recipe also pairs nicely with tortilla chips. An ice-cold Mexican beer like Modelo completes the meal.
This black bear recipe delivers on flavor every time we make it. Whether you follow these instructions exactly or adapt them to your preferences, I hope my wife and I have inspired you to prepare your own ground bear meat recipes. Enjoy!
