Backpacker's Beef Stew

Ingredients

10oz egg noodles
1/2c instant mashed potatoes
4oz beef jerky
1/2c dried peas
1c dried carrots
1/2c dried onion pieces
1/2c dried bell pepper pieces (mixed red and green)
1/2c barley
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
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Preparation

1
Mix all the dry ingredients except the jerky into a ziplock bag and seal tightly.
2
Cut the jerky into very small strips. Pack separately.
3
On the trail, rehydrate the jerky by covering it with 4 cups of water in a water bottle while you hike.
4
When you are ready to cook, mix the water, jerky, and dry ingredients in your cookpot.
5
Bring to a boil for about five minutes.
6
Remove from heat and leave covered for about five more minutes.
7
Enjoy!
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About

A quick and hearty dinner that packs light and only requires boiling water to make on the trail. I dry most of these ingredients on a home dehydrator.

Yield:

2 servings

Added:

Monday, May 21, 2012 - 4:47pm

Creator:

itchen666

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