This comforting Campfire Stew is always a hit with the whole family thanks to its smoky, rich flavours and tender gammon, making it a perfect midweek winner. I LOVE this Campfire Stew so much because it gives us everything we need from a convenient slow cooker meal – it’s super easy, it’s packed with veggies, has amazing flavours that work so well, and it’s also made with a ridiculously tasty and inexpensive cut of meat that teaches us that important lesson that it’s not always what you cook, but how you cook it. Slow cooker recipes that involve popping all of the ingredients in in the morning and not having to think too much after that is ALWAYS my happy place, and this one ticks every box for a midweek meal must-have.This really is an ideal way of cooking slow cooked gammon as a whole meal, rather than on its own (although if you’d like to try that, see this ham joint recipe here). And the smoky beans and veggies just work together.
Why you’ll love this Campfire Stew recipe
⭐️ Packed with veggies in a tasty sauce ⭐️ Hardly any prep – just throw it all in ⭐️ Delicious leftovers (cook once, eat twice!) Of course, this is my adapted (very indoorsy) version of the dish, and while I’m not cooking up a feast for a crowd of hungry campers, I am attempting to feed my family in a no-fuss, easy and budget-friendly way, and this definitely ticks that box! I love the romantic and adventurous idea of wild cooking and wild camping though – read this article to find out how to actually make Campfire Stew over a real campfire after a long hike!
How we came up with this recipe
About 20 years ago, I used to be a Slimming World follower (this is a long story for another day!) but a recipe similar to this called Campfire Stew used to circulate on all of the Facebook groups in those days. I made it nearly every week for years and years. Over that time I’ve amended and adapted it to suit our tastes, and to make it in the slow cooker as it lends itself to this type of cooking. I added plenty of sweet smoked paprika which gives a depth of flavour (maybe smoky like a campfire?!) My version also includes plenty of vegetables to add fibre and nutrients.
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In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving. How to freeze Campfire Stew This recipe freezes well. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating. I don’t add the green peppers until towards the end of the cooking time. (There’s notes at the bottom of the recipe on this.) This is simply because I’m not keen on them when they are overcooked. You can add them at the start or during if you like though. Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
