Campfire Beef Stew

Campfire Beef Stew

6 servings
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.

Ingredients

  • oil
    1 tbsp
  • beef stew meat

    cut into chunks

    2 lb
  • onion

    cut into chunks

    1
  • garlic

    minced

    3 cloves
  • salt and pepper
    to taste
  • tomato paste
    3 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp
  • condensed beef broth
    2 cans
  • water

    as needed

  • potatoes

    cut into chunks

    6 small
  • carrots

    cut into chunks

    3

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a Dutch oven. Add the beef and cook until brown on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the onions and garlic then cook until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season well with salt and pepper then stir in the tomato paste, to coat.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for about 1 hour, until the beef is almost tender.

  6. 6

    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.

Campfire Beef Stew

Campfire Beef Stew

5.0(11)110 min6 servings323 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a truly satisfying meal after a day outdoors? This Campfire Beef Stew recipe brings warmth and comfort to your evening, offering a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for gathering around the fire.

The genius of this Campfire Beef Stew lies in its patient cooking process. By starting this hearty stew early, before you even set up camp, you allow the rich flavors of the beef, onions, and garlic to slowly develop. This extended simmer ensures every piece of beef stew meat becomes incredibly tender, while the vegetables absorb all the savory goodness, creating a profoundly comforting meal that's truly worth the wait.

Prepare your senses for a truly robust and savory experience. You'll enjoy exceptionally tender beef, each chunk infused with a deep, rich flavor from its slow simmer. The creamy, flavorful broth, thickened subtly by the flour and enriched by condensed beef broth and tomato paste, coats every hearty piece of potato and sweet carrot. The aromatic base of onion and garlic builds a comforting foundation, making each spoonful a warming embrace. This is a profoundly satisfying dish, built for hearty appetites and cool evenings, delivering a classic stew profile that feels both gourmet and homey, perfect for the outdoors.

Customization & Variations:

  • Swap the specified beef stew meat for chuck roast if that's what you have on hand.
  • Feel free to incorporate other root vegetables like parsnips alongside the potatoes and carrots for added depth.
  • For a touch of green, you could stir in a handful of fresh spinach or frozen peas near the end of cooking.

This beef stew is the quintessential campfire dinner, perfect for chilly evenings spent camping or enjoying your backyard fire pit. Serve it piping hot directly from the pot, perhaps with some crusty bread for soaking up every last bit of that savory broth.

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