How To: Make classic beef stew for camping

In the mood for a classic hearty dish? Then watch this cooking how-to video to learn how to make a delicious beef stew. This beef stew recipe is great for camping.

Beef Stew:

Ingredients:
* 1 pound beef, cut for stew
* 1 large onions, sliced
* 2 tsp. flour
* 1 pound potatoes, diced in one-inch pieces
* 1/2 pound carrots, sliced
* 1 cup tomatoes or puree/1 cup ketchup
* salt and pepper
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tsp. paprika
* water to cover

Skillet on medium heat.

Braise beef until brown in crisco; add sliced onion and cook on med-low for fifteen minutes.

Then sprinkle flour lightly over meat and stir into juices.

Brown lightly, then add tomatoes and bay leaf.

Simmer contents in a pot for 1hr

Add carrots, boil for 1hr.

Add potatoes, boil for approx 1hr.

Boil carrots and potatoes separately, and when almost done add to the stew, with their juices.

Season with salt, pepper and paprika.

Add water to partly cover. Let simmer until blended and vegetables are tender but not mushy.