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Rustic Campfire Beef and Potato Recipe

Rustic Campfire Beef and Potatoes is a hearty and comforting dish that brings the flavors of the great outdoors right to your kitchen. This dish combines tender chunks of beef with perfectly roasted potatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices, and cooked over a campfire (or in your oven) for a smoky, earthy flavor.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • - 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes halved (or quartered if large)
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 large onion sliced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • - ½ cup beef broth or water
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • - Foil if cooking over a campfire or grill

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients:**
  • - In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef stew meat, baby potatoes, sliced onion, and minced garlic.
  • - Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
  • **Season the Beef and Potatoes:**
  • - Sprinkle the smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the beef and potatoes.
  • - Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, and toss everything together until well combined.
  • **Cooking Options:**
  • **Option 1: Over a Campfire or Grill**
  • - Preheat the campfire or grill to medium-high heat.
  • - Divide the beef and potato mixture evenly onto large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • - Fold the foil over the mixture to create packets, sealing the edges tightly to prevent any steam from escaping.
  • - Place the foil packets on the grill or over the campfire, directly on the hot coals or grill grate.
  • - Cook for 30-40 minutes, turning the packets occasionally, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
  • **Option 2: In the Oven**
  • - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • - Transfer the beef and potato mixture to a large baking dish or spread it evenly on a baking sheet.
  • - Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • - Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are golden and crispy.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Carefully open the foil packets or remove the dish from the oven.
  • - Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
  • - Serve hot, directly from the foil packets for a true campfire experience, or from the baking dish.