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4-Ingredient Camping Hobo Stew

Toss four simple staples into one pot over the fire. It fills everyone up fast when you roll into camp late and hungry.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: simplyfiveingredients.com
4-Ingredient Camping Hobo Stew
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 lb Ground Beef
  • •12 oz Mixed Vegetables
  • •24 oz Baked Beans
  • •4-5 medium Potatoes

Equipment

  • • Large pot
  • • Knife
  • • Chopping board

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and chop the potatoes into 1 inch chunks.
  2. 2In a large pot, brown the ground beef. When browned, drain the grease.
  3. 3Add the potatoes, baked beans with their liquid, and the frozen vegetables to the pot. Stir it well, and add water if you want a thinner stew.
  4. 4Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. 5Serve warm.

Camp tips

  • • Use fresh or canned veggies based on availability.
  • • Feel free to customize with different meats or veggies.
  • • This stew can be made on the stovetop, in a dutch oven, or as foil packets for camping.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
350

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