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Dutch Oven Cowboy Stew by CampingForFoodies features a black cast iron camp Dutch oven sitting on the ground filled with a sauce and browned ground beef, andouille sausage, potatoes and canned corn, tomatoes, green beans and green chilies.

Dutch Oven Cowboy Stew

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Soups, Stews & Chili Recipes: This hearty stew is quick to prep and easy too.
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick bacon chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (14 oz. package) hot smoked andouille sausage sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces

Canned Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz. can) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (15 oz. can) pinto beans undrained
  • 1 (15 oz. can) cut green beans undrained
  • 1 (15 oz. can) whole kernel corn undrained
  • 1 (4 oz. can) chopped green chilies undrained

Instructions

  • Heat cast iron 12-inch Dutch oven over medium heat using campfire coals, charcoal briquettes, camp stove or RV stove.
  • Add bacon, cook stirring until the bacon is slightly browned. Do not drain the grease from the pot.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cook stirring until softened.
  • Add the ground beef, using a spoon to break it up into crumbles as it browns. Do not drain the grease from the pot.
  • Add the sausage, cook till slightly warmed, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add the flour, salt, and pepper stirring it into the pot. Make sure the flour is well incorporated, cook it for a couple of minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the potatoes and canned ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Cook covered for about an hour, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot as it cooks.

Notes

This old fashioned cowboy stew requires approximately 1.5 total hours of cooking time, make sure you have enough fuel.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg