Campfire
Dinner
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

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
- 1Peel and chop the potatoes into 1 inch chunks.
- 2In a large pot, brown the ground beef. When browned, drain the grease.
- 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.
- 4Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- 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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