Red Dead Redemption2 Stew

Описание: An endless starry sky spread out overhead. Campfires crackle in the night, guitar strumming is heard, along with laughter and the words of bawdy songs. The gang is celebrating! We have our freedom, Dutch has a plan, so everything will definitely be alright. What more do we need for happiness? Just a sip of whiskey and a bowl of hot stew…

Ingredients:
100 g of raw or smoked lard or fatty bacon, cut into small cubes
1 large onion, sliced into half-rings
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
500 g of beef stewing meat, cut into medium-sized cubes
300-500 g of pork ribs, cut along the bones
Water
500-600 g of potatoes, cut into medium-sized cubes
A sprig of rosemary
A couple of sprigs of thyme
1 can (400 g) of canned beans, drained
1 can (400 g) of canned chopped tomatoes (or passata)
Salt
Spices (mix together):
2 tbsp paprika, preferably smoked
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
Instructions:
1. Place the lard pieces in a preheated pot (preferably cast iron or one with a thick bottom) and set the heat to below medium. Fry, stirring occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered and you have cracklings. You can remove the cracklings or leave them in.
2. Add the onion, lightly salt it, and fry over high heat until golden. Add the spices, stir, and heat until aromatic. But don’t heat too long—paprika can burn!
3. Add the carrot and stir. Then, add the beef and pork, and stir again. Pour in enough water to fully cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover loosely with a lid, and simmer for 2-3 hours.
4. When the beef becomes tender, add the potatoes, salt, and stir. Add the rosemary and thyme (you can use just the leaves or whole sprigs, removing the sprigs later). Simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, with the liquid barely bubbling.
5. Once the potatoes are done, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 7-10 minutes. Add the beans, stir, and heat for 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed. If the dish is too sour, add a little sugar and stir. Remove from heat and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve the stew in a bowl, finish it in four bites, then toss the leftovers on the ground.

There can be many variations of stew, and the choice of ingredients can depend on personal preferences and what’s available. In RDR2, the gang cooks stew in their camps and hideouts, it’s served in the saloon, and in the epilogue, Abigail cooks it on the farm.
By the way, according to some of the characters' remarks, Pearson’s stew is not that great. So, it’s hard to call this recipe "Pearson's stew." However, I tried to make it as close as possible to the conditions set in the game, including preparing the stew in a way that mostly resembles a camp meal. This means fewer steps and minimal dirty dishes during the process. Although, if your cookware allows, you can sear the meat.
I didn’t use broth because it’s unlikely anyone would specifically boil broth in the camp. Broth does improve the stew, and to compensate for its absence, it’s good to use some meat with bones. Tomatoes, spices, and lard also play a role in enhancing the flavor.
The fat melted from the lard trimmings will also be more in line with camp conditions. There may not be oil available, but Arthur and the other hunters regularly supply game, so you can always trim some fat and melt it for frying. Of course, you can use broth and oil if you wish.
From observations, Pearson cooks stew from venison, rabbits, chickens, but it’s safe to assume that any meat Arthur brings in, even several kinds, goes into the pot. At home, beef and pork are more readily available to us.
There might also be issues with fresh vegetables, but root vegetables and canned goods are often on hand. You can add celery stalks and fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones. Pearson likely doesn’t use spices, but the stew tastes better with them, and paprika adds color too. Susan asked for herbs for the stew—if you couldn’t gather them, no big deal. If you could, why not add them?