Description
Hearty campfire hot dog stew brings wilderness comfort to hungry campers with its simple, rustic charm. Campers savor rich flavors blending smoky hot dogs, tender vegetables, and robust broth that warms souls around flickering flames.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 package of hot dogs, sliced (about 12 ounces / 340 grams)
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) of beef broth
Vegetables and Pasta:
- 1 small or 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 extra large or 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) short pasta like elbow macaroni, rotini, or penne
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of fresh, frozen, or canned corn kernels
- 1 (14.5-ounce / 411 grams) can of diced tomatoes
Fats, Seasonings, and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking oil (avocado oil)
- 12 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 8 ounces (226 grams) of shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by searing sliced hot dogs in a Dutch oven with butter and oil over medium heat until golden brown, developing a rich smoky essence. Transfer browned hot dogs to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pot to sauté chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes in remaining fat, stirring periodically for 7-8 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add small amounts of broth if mixture starts to stick.
- Reintroduce seared hot dogs to the vegetable mixture, then incorporate pasta, diced tomatoes, corn, beef broth, bay leaves, and selected seasonings. Thoroughly blend ingredients and initiate a gentle boiling process.
- Reduce heat and simmer the stew with lid slightly ajar for 20-25 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent pasta from clumping. Confirm potato and pasta tenderness as primary doneness indicator.
- Evaluate flavor profile and modulate seasonings as needed, maintaining caution due to high temperature of the stew.
- Enhance serving presentation by either melting cheese directly into the stew for creamy consistency or garnishing individual portions with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
Notes
- Swap hot dogs with any sausage, ground beef, or plant-based protein for diverse flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use seasonal or frozen vegetables to adapt the stew based on availability and personal preference.
- Add extra broth if the stew becomes too thick during cooking, maintaining a soupy consistency.
- Enhance the flavor with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs like thyme for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg