Ingredients

  • 2 c. onions, pared and diced
  • 1 c. leeks, pared and sliced
  • 1 c. celery, trimmed and diced
  • 1 qt. carrots, trimmed and diced
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1/4 c. salad oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground buffalo
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. chicken base
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. beef base
  • 1/4 c. tomato paste
  • 3 qt. water
  • 2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 tsp. thyme leaves
  • 3/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/2 lb. red potatoes, pared and diced
  • 14 oz. can tomato puree
  • 16 oz. can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3/4 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut 1 inch on diagonal
  • 5 oz. frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced

Method

  • Saute diced onions, sliced leeks, diced celery, carrots and diced mixed peppers in oil until onions become transparent.
  • Add ground buffalo.
  • Saute until lightly browned.
  • Blend in flour. Blend in minced garlic, chicken and beef bases and tomato paste. Add water.
  • Heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.
  • Add black pepper, thyme, marjoram and bay leaf.
  • Add potatoes and tomato puree.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, green beans and corn. Simmer until green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Blend in fresh minced parsley.