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When the Drummond kids were little, they used to go out camping along the creek every year. Plus, everything you need to prepare a camping feast that's easier (and tastier) than ever, including camping tips and time-saving ideas so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors. Here, you'll find a list of campfire dinners, trail mixes, and hearty breakfasts cooked over an open fire.

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So, grab a portable grill or build a fire, and get cookin’!

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From cowboy beans and beef kebabs to barbecue hot dogs and campfire mac and cheese, this list has all the camping recipes you need. But one of our favorite things about pitching a tent and spending a night under the stars might just be the unique camping meals you get to experience first-hand. By 5:00 AM the next morning, my dad and I were both home – soaked and tired – but having enjoyed every minute of our camping trip.There are so many reasons to love camping! Whether you want to disconnect from social media, explore the great outdoors, or give your kids a fun adventure, as long as you bring the bug spray (and a few other camping essentials), you're sure to have a good time. Our camp, which was built on a hill, washed out. That same night, it rained like it never rained before. (You can use your imagination on what happened next – after the beans started to digest.) 😉 But not before a dozen or so almost-teenage boys sat around the campfire, eating a lot of beans. So, I did ad lib today’s recipe a bit – adding in some canned bean varieties that weren’t around back then.Īnyway, I’m happy to report that I did earn a merit badge that evening. (Our backpacks were a lot lighter coming home.)įull disclosure: It was a long time ago, and I’m a little foggy on the exact Boy Scout campfire stew recipe we cooked. I’m guessing some authentic variations of this stew were made with dry beans and possibly dried or smoked meats that traveled well without refrigeration – but back in my boy scout days, I remember lugging cans of beans, onions, potatoes, and corn. Hearty, rib-sticking stew that can be made cooked over a campfire out in the middle of nowhere.

I’m not sure which version came first – but the premise is the same.

PIN THIS RECIPE NOW! What is Boy Scout Stew?īoy Scout Stew is also sometimes called Cowboy Stew. Then, after hiking to our campsite for the night – we hunkered down, set up our tents, built a fire – and cooked that delicious campfire stew. I was twelve years old at the time, and I still have such vivid memories of that camping trip – mostly because I got to spend some uninterrupted time with my dad – plus, just about every boy that age loves being outside and on an adventure.Īs part of the badge-earning responsibilities – we were required to come up with a menu, make sure we brought the necessary ingredients and cooking utensils. To this day, I have distinct and very fond memories of going on an overnight scout camping trip with my dad (aka Grampa) as part of earning a merit badge. Many, many, many, many years ago, I was a Boy Scout. Please read our disclosure policy.īoy Scout Stew is a hearty and delicious stew made with ground beef and other pantry ingredients.

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