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Hearty Camping Beef Stew: Dutch Oven Guinness Recipe

This robust beef stew, simmered slow in a Dutch oven, delivers serious comfort and warmth after a long day outside. Perfect for a chilly camp evening.

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Added August 12, 2026
Source: countryliving.com
Hearty Camping Beef Stew: Dutch Oven Guinness Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 120 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs beef, cubed
  • •1 bottle Guinness beer
  • •3 medium carrots, chopped
  • •1 large onion, chopped
  • •4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • •4 cups beef broth
  • •to taste salt
  • •to taste pepper
  • •2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • • Dutch oven

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add onions and carrots, sauté until softened.
  4. 4Return beef to the pot and add Guinness, stirring to combine.
  5. 5Add potatoes and beef broth, season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.

Camp tips

  • • For extra flavor, marinate beef in Guinness overnight before cooking.
  • • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
350

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