Lumberjack Stew from the Dutch Oven

Hearty stew over an open fire

For whom?

For those who want to take time to eat together. Perfect on cold evenings or at campfire moments.

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg beef stewing meat
  • 3 carrots
  • 2 onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 bottle dark beer
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • Bay leaf, thyme, pepper, salt
  • Knob of butter

You will need:

  • Dutch oven
  • Wood fire or coconut briquettes
  • Optional, smoking wood for extra flavour

How to make it:

  1. Searing
    Sear the meat in the butter. Add onion, garlic and carrot. Let them fry briefly.
  2. Stewing
    Add beer, herbs and tomato puree. Let it simmer on low heat for at least 3 hours.
  3. Interim check
    Stir occasionally and top up with a little water or beer if it becomes too dry.
  4. Resting
    Serve with mashed potatoes, bread or simply from a bowl by the fire.

Tip:
Add smoking wood for extra flavour.
Lumberjack Stew: hearty, slow and heartwarming.