Perfect Dutch oven dinner for those cold camping evenings beef and vegetable stew is both easy to cook and enjoyable to eat. Serve with freshly baked bread.
6cupswinter vegetablescubed such as carrot, potatoes, turnip, rutabaga, and/or parsnip
salt and pepperto taste
Equipment
12 inch Dutch oven
Directions
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons of butter then brown the beef. When brown transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the Dutch oven. When melted add the onion, celery and leek then sauté until translucent.
Add to the Dutch oven the cooked beef and tomato paste, then stir until well combined.
Add to the Dutch oven the beef stock, thyme, and diced vegetables. Bring to a simmer then cook until the meat and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with bread.