Beef stew cooked over the campfire is a warming and cozy way to end a long day in the outdoors. Start this stew before you set up camp, so it has a chance to simmer and be ready in time for dinner.
Basic vegetables are used in this recipe including potatoes, carrots, and onions. But you can really change up the flavors by adding other root vegetables. Try rutabaga or parsnips, or toss in frozen peas or green beans right before serving.
Adding a little bit of flour helps to thicken the stew, making a rich sauce. If you don’t want to use flour or don’t have any on hand, it is still delicious without it. An alternative is a dehydrated potato which is also gluten-free.
Cooked in a Dutch oven with the lid on, be careful of steam leaving when you take the lid off.
Cook the campfire beef stew until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Campfire beef stew has potatoes and carrots in the recipe but you can use any vegetables.
Campfire Beef Stew Recipe
Beef stew cooked over the campfire is a warming and cozy way to end the evening. Start this stew before you set up camp, so it has a chance to simmer and be ready in time for dinner.
Preparation 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour 30 minutes
Ready in 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cans condensed beef broth
- water, as needed
- 6 small potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Directions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven. Add the beef and cook until brown on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic then cook until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Season well with salt and pepper then stir in the tomato paste, to coat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and toss to coat, making sure the flour is well absorbed. Slowly stir in the beef broth. Add enough water so the liquid level comes about 1 inch above the meat.
- Cover and cook for about 1 hour, until the beef is almost tender.
- Stir in the potatoes and carrots then continue to cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 1044mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5219IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg
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Starting to use my tripod and Dutch oven over the fire. Your recipes look so delicious. Camping this weekend and going to try the beef stew. Will let you know how it goes 😊
Cooked this last Sunday afternoon on the camp fire outside and watching the footy at home. The cook time was 3 hours and received a perfect 10 out of 10 by the whole family.
Decided to do it again this Sunday, footy and a few beers as well.
I made this at home to freeze and bring on a camping trip to the BWCA. I followed the recipe pretty closely after substituting a half pound of bacon for the cooking oil, and it was absolutely delicious. It is a great recipe as it stands and can be modified in so many different ways. Thank you for sharing!
I have much satisfaction working with your recipes out in the sticks, straight forward, easy to follow esp 4 a thick brute like myself,,stews I spice up a bit like tossing in extra meat like ,hares,venison, puha etc……..
Great stew, did add some Worcestershire sauce in there for a kick as well as some red chili flakes. Best soup I’ve ever had!
I am about to start cooking the roast lamb, scary lots can’t wait to try it lol, my first attempt with a camp oven of my own, thank you for your recipes
Great stew
Looking forward to doing some Camp Oven cooking
Cook the campfire beef stew for the whole family normally one of them turn their nose up at everything I cook and they all loved it easy recipe beautiful flavour
Great meals. Great for an easy but lovely and tender feast of feasts
Yum!
Tasted great. Thank you.