Hearty Campfire Stew
A cozy, rustic stew with tender beef, wholesome veggies, and cozy spices, perfect for warming you up from the inside out.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 small Golden Potatoes, halved
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup Green Peas
- 1/2 cup Green Beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cobs Corn, cut into chunks
- 1.5 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until it turns translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned on all sides and no pink remains. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the potatoes, carrots, green peas, green beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika over the mixture and pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce. Mix everything together, ensuring the vegetables are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of shredded cheese if you like.
Notes
This stew pairs perfectly with thick slices of crusty bread, a crisp green salad, or buttery cornbread. For drinks, try red wine or warm spiced apple cider.