Easy Camping Stew: The Reliable Campfire Dinner

Name: Easy Camping Stew: The Reliable Campfire Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 2 cups Diced potatoes; 1 small Onions; 1 medium Peppers; 1 cup Corn; 1 cup Carrots; 1 cup Mushrooms; 1 cup Tomato sauce

Throw this hearty one-pot stew over low embers when the weather turns cold and you need to feed a hungry camp without dirtying extra pans.

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Added November 6, 2026

Source: rvlife.com

Easy Camping Stew: The Reliable Campfire Dinner

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 30 min

Serves: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

•1 lb Ground beef
•2 cups Diced potatoes
•1 small Onions
•1 medium Peppers
•1 cup Corn
•1 cup Carrots
•1 cup Mushrooms
•1 cup Tomato sauce

Equipment

• Aluminum foil
• Tongs or sticks for cooking over fire
• Bowl for preparing ingredients

Instructions

1Prepare and cut up all ingredients before heading to the camping site.
2Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to create packets.
3Layer the ingredients, placing items needing longer cooking times on the bottom.
4Seal the packets tightly to avoid leaks.
5Cook the packets over hot coals for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6Check for doneness by carefully unwrapping a corner of the packet.

Camp tips

• Always double wrap with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Slice thicker vegetables thinly for even cooking.
• Use enough sauce to maintain moisture during cooking.
• Be cautious around the campfire and ensure it is completely put out after use.

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