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Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: Campfire Stew Dutch Oven Camping Recipe

Campfire Stew Dutch Oven Camping Recipe 

bacon,

beef chuck,

Salt and pepper, generously

onion,

garlic,

tomato paste

beef broth

rosemary

parsley

thyme

potatoes,

carrots,

celery,

Prepare your campfire for cooking.

Prep vegetables as described: garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots...

Prep vegetables as described: garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots and celery.

Prep beef and bacon as described.

In 12-inch camp Dutch oven, cook and stir...

In 12-inch camp Dutch oven, cook and stir bacon over medium-high heat until bacon is browned and crisp.

Season beef with salt and pepper and add...

Season beef with salt and pepper and add to Dutch oven, stir until beef is seared.

Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onions,...

Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onions, cook till softened.

Add tomato paste, beef broth, rosemary, parsley, thyme,...

Add tomato paste, beef broth, rosemary, parsley, thyme, potatoes, carrots and celery, stirring to combine.

Bring to simmer over medium heat.

Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally until meat...

Cover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally until meat and vegetables are tender, approximately 1 - 2 hours. Camp Cooking Tip: We like our stew meat to be extremely tender so I give it as much time in the pot as possible. I always plan for 2 hours of simmering time unless we have a super busy camping day and I just don't have that luxury. No matter what, don't increase the campfire temperature to the boiling point because that will just make the meat tough.

Remove lid and continue to simmer until your...

Remove lid and continue to simmer until your Campfire Stew reaches your desired thickness. Camp Cooking Tip: The longer it cooks with the lid removed, the thicker the stew becomes. If you want a soup-like stew you will be ready to serve shortly after the meat and veggies are tender. But if you want a thick beef stew (which is how our family likes it), you should plan on about 20 more minutes to finish cooking to that consistency.

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Campfire Stew Recipe Camping For Foodies VIDEO. This campfire stew is an easy beef stew recipe that includes potatoes and vegetables making it a quick beef stew to prepare and then you just let it simmer over the campfire to make a thick, traditional, tender and hearty one pot camping meal in your camp Dutch oven.

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Camping For Foodies Sides Camping Recipes: Mac And Cheese Dutch Oven Camping Recipe

Mac And Cheese Dutch Oven Camping Recipe

elbow macaroni

Water

Velveeta cheese (cubed)

10.75 oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup

sour cream

Parmesan cheese

milk

Salt and pepper (to taste)

saltine crackers

butter (melted)

Cooking spray

Pre-heat a 12-inch camp Dutch oven for baking at 350 degrees (25 total coals = 17 top / 8 bottom). If you use a different oven size, check our Dutch oven temperature chart to determine the number of coals you will need. https://www.campingforfoodies.com/dutch-oven-temperature-chart/. If you are using a propane stove with a Dutch oven dome and heat diffuser plate, get it ready to bake on a level surface.

Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter and set the mixture aside.

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions for al dente consistency … you want it firm to the bite so it does not get mushy as you bake it with the cheese.

Drain the macaroni … then gently mix it in a large bowl along with the Velveeta, soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper.

Spray the Dutch oven bottom and sides with cooking spray.

Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the Dutch oven and sprinkle the cracker crumb mixture over the top … cover with the lid and bake it until it is bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes. Camp Cooking Tip: Rotate the Dutch oven and lid 1/4 turns in opposite directions every 10 minutes or so for even baking.

Now, move all of the coals to the top of the oven to brown the crumb topping to a golden brown color. This will take about 5 minutes.

Remove from coals and let stand a few minutes before serving.

Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: Dutch Oven Jambalaya Camping Recipe

Dutch Oven Jambalaya Camping Recipe

butter

onion

celery (chopped)

red bell pepper (chopped (you can substitute a green pepper if you want to be more traditional))

garlic (minced)

smoked Andouille sausage (cut into 1/4 inch thick slices (see * Note))

chicken breasts (1/2 inch cubes (see * Note))

Cajun seasoning

paprika

cayenne pepper

(28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice

bay leaves

shrimp

servings cooked long-grain rice

For serving, hot sauce, red pepper flakes

Heat a 12-inch Dutch oven over medium heat using a campfire or camp stove. Melt the butter, then add the onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic, cook till softened, stirring frequently.

Add the sausage and chicken, cook till browned, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, paprika and cayenne pepper. (see ** Note)

Adjust the heat to bring ingredients to a simmer and add the tomato paste, mixing it in thoroughly before adding more ingredients.

Now, pour in the tomatoes with juice and add the bay leaves, then cover with the lid maintaining the pot at a simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the shrimp and cook just until it is no longer translucent, about 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and serve over cooked rice.

Camping For Foodies Dinner Camping Recipes: Smoked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

chicken drumsticks

Prepared spritzing liquid

BBQ sauce (optional)

NOTE: Special Equipment Required: Pellet grill smoker and pellets.

Get pellet smoker preheated to 225 F degrees.

Cover chicken legs generously on all sides with dry rub, we used our simple spicy dry rub. Let the drumsticks sit out at room temperature while the pellet grill is heating up to temperature. https://www.campingforfoodies.com/spicy-dry-rub/

Place the chicken legs on the smoker’s grill rack and turn them every half hour or so throughout the cooking time. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees. This will take approximately 2 hours, depending on the size of the legs you are smoking. Camp Cooking Tip: The outside of the chicken legs will begin to dry before the internal temperature reaches doneness, so spritzing with your favorite liquid mixture is important. We like using equal parts of apple juice, apple cider vinegar and olive oil.

If you are adding BBQ sauce, brush it on the chicken legs when their internal temperature reaches about 150 F degrees so it has time to caramelize while the chicken finishes cooking.

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