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Campfire Hobo Stew

Hobo stew is a recipe straight from my time as a YMCA camp counselor. It can be cooked on the fire pit in your backyard or at a campsite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: campfire, hobo stew
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • Garlic minced
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Onions chopped
  • Peppers chopped
  • Potatoes sliced
  • Carrots sliced
  • Jalapenos sliced

Seasoning

  • salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Lawry’s
  • Ketchup and mustard
  • Sliced cheese

Instructions

  • Build Campfire: Build a campfire and wait for the charcoal or wood to ash over.
  • Make Foil Packet: Lay two pieces on top of each other and shape it into a bowl.
  • Add Ingredients: Add any ingredients you want, starting with ground beef and ending with cheese. Shape the foil into a ball.
  • Cook: Place the foil pouches onto the hot coals. Cook for 30-60 minutes, rotating around the campfire, if needed. (If you added potatoes, it will probably take the full hour).
  • Enjoy: Remove from the coals and let cool slightly. Carefully, peel open the pouch and eat with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8673IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg