Dutch Oven Campfire Stew 

Imagine a hot bowl of this stew waiting for you after exploring the trails! Cooking with Dutch ovens can add a rustic feel to your adventures as well as help you scale recipes for larger groups.

  • 1/4 lb. shaved ribeye (substitute mushrooms for a vegetarian option)
  • 3/4-1 lb. boneless short rib cut in bite-size pieces (substitute beans for a vegetarian option)
  • 1 chopped red onion 
  • 2 diced garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 1 chopped yellow and red pepper
  • 1 chopped medium-sized zucchini, yellow squash
  • 1 cup of baby carrots
  • 1/2 lb. of halved Brussel sprouts
  • 1 stalk of chopped celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sage, basil, curry, oregano, paprika, and salt of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon of Complete Seasoning and Oregano
  • 1 cup of half-cooked rice (you can add more if you would like)
  • 1 26 oz. can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can of drained chickpeas
  • 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil

Now that your ingredients are prepped, it’s time to get your 8-quart Dutch oven ready. 

  1.  Place Dutch oven over coals or flames to get it hot.
  2.  Sauté shaved ribeye, onions, garlic, peppers, and seasonings.
  3.  Add short rib, and cook until pieces start to turn brown.
  4.  Add remaining ingredients, and cook covered for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.

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