Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew
Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew features tender beef cubes nestled with potatoes, carrots, and onions, all steamed together with a touch of butter for rich, comforting flavor. The vegetables turn soft and sweet while the garlic and pepper add gentle warmth. It’s perfect for camping trips or a cozy oven-baked dinner when you want something hearty and fuss-free.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
On a large square sheet of foil, arrange the beef, potato cubes, carrots, onion, and garlic in layers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add the butter and a tablespoon of water on top.
- 2
Roll the edges of the tin foil together and seal them tightly.
- 3
Bury the packet in campfire coals or place it in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). For either method, cook for about 1 hour. Eat it straight from the foil, or transfer it to a dish.
- Calories 910.25 kcal High 46%
- Protein 24.31 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 83.47 g 30%
- Total Fat 51.56 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 20.54 g High 103%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.71 mg High 33%
- Sodium 2024.41 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 7.12 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 214.86 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1383.73 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 0.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 19.86 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Eye of Round Roast. Each serving provides about 910.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Eye of Round Roast, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 910.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew healthy?
- Campfire Foil Packet Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 910.25 calories and 24.31 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2024.41 mg (88% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.54 g (103% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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