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Girl Scout Stew Recipe

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This Girl Scout Stew Recipe is one of the best! Fill your belly with this comfort soup recipe. Be sure to check out these Easy Soup Recipes for even more yummy dishes and soups.

Girl Scout Stew

Growing up, my Mom cooked the same way I do now.  She would look in her Pantry until she found some things that she thought would go well together and feed us growing kids.  Then, we (like my kids) would pester her:

What are we having, but what is it called, what is it’s NAME!!!

until she finally made something up. LOL!  Supposedly, this stuff is called Girl Scout Stew because it can be cooked over a fire, but I don’t ever remember eating this over a fire during Girl Scout camping!  So, you know my theory!

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NOTE:  This recipe calls for 2 muffins of Frozen Seasoning Blend!

What is the difference between a soup and a stew?

Soups and stews are comfort foods that provide warmth during the colder months. Some believe these dishes to be virtually identical. However, there are indeed notable differences between them.

Generally speaking, a traditional soup will have a broth or clear liquid base which has been seasoned, while stews are typically made from meats and vegetables cooked in liquid until tender.

The consistency of a soup is usually thin, with small pieces of ingredients like meat, beans, or vegetables suspended within it.

The consistency of stew can vary from thin to thick depending on the amount of liquid used – however it often contains large chunks of ingredients that have been simmered for an extended period.

Both dishes can incorporate the same methods of preparation and the same types of ingredients – giving them similar flavor profiles – but resourceful cooks must follow different steps to achieve each type of dish.

What are good soup toppings?

Soup toppings can provide an interesting twist to a classic dish. Sprinkling herbs, spices, seeds, or nuts on top of a bowl of warm soup can add delightful flavor, as well as provide additional nutritional benefits.

Chopped fresh vegetables are one way to give your soup a crunchy texture and flavor combination; experiment with different peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes for various flavors.

Freshly squeezed citrus juice is another great topping for adding acidity and brightness to soups like minestrone or lentil; the sharpness can help balance out the richness of broths.

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Lastly, croutons and crackers add wonderful texture and crunch – get creative with different flavors and styles, such as jalapeno cheddar croutons or sesame thyme crackers!

How do you store leftover stew?

Proper storage of leftovers is an important component of food safety. Stews can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Freezing is also an option; portion the stew into single-serving airtight containers and freeze it.

When reheating stew, ensure that it is heated thoroughly by heating it until it boils, then simmered for at least two minutes before serving.

By following these simple steps, you can take advantage of your leftover stew with no worries about food safety.

One of the most popular ingredients used in stews is beef. This is primarily due to its versatility.

Its naturally rich flavor also provides stews with an unparalleled depth and complexity that has made it a perennial favorite.

Other popular stew ingredients, such as vegetable and herb combinations like those found in Italian minestrone or chicken stock and smoked paprika, add variety to traditional beef-based recipes without sacrificing the homey comfort that defines all types of stew.

Girl Scout Stew Recipe

Girl Scout Stew Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Kid friendly and Mom Approved recipes is super easy and yummy... It is basically like Spaghetti over Rice 🙂

Ingredients

  • 2 cans beef broth
  • 1 small can of Tomato Paste
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced Tomatoes
  • 2 muffins of Frozen Seasoning Blend
  • 2 pounds beef
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1/4 stick butter

Instructions

    Brown hamburger, drain, and add beef broth and tomato sauce.
    Season to taste – I typically add seasoning blend, a couple beef cubes, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper
    Prepare rice according to directions, adding 1/4 stick of butter to water as well as salt
    Mix sauce with rice and serve.

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Jeri saunders

Monday 15th of November 2021

Yes it is Girl Scout stew. We made it on the campfire every time we went camping . Still make today

Kelli Miller

Thursday 18th of November 2021

Wait, what!? You call it the exact same thing. How awesome is that! I seriously always thought my mother made the name up to get my picky eater self to eat it! LOL!

Michele Hoffman

Tuesday 4th of February 2014

This is an awesome recipe !! Having been a Daisy leader and also a Girlscout Camp Ranger's wife for Umpteen years. I've found this is one of my family's favorite recipes and its just what you have in the cupboard and on hand to put together Just as LuuLuu above mentioned! Venison is awesome as well added ! Your version is the best for a basic recipe for this "wonderful" Campfire/Dump stew! I have added canned Veg/beef soup as well to this . Oh and I so love your Frozen Seasoning Blend idea !! Its wonderful and I'll put that to use right away.. Thank you so much , I know I'll be back visiting on a regularly !! Warm Hugs from NC , Michele <3

LuuLuu

Tuesday 22nd of October 2013

We fixed something in Girl Scouts that we called Dump Stew. We took (sometimes meat) and cans of veggies and "dumped" them into the pot over the camp fire. (cans of corn, green beans, peas, carrots, potatoes) The liquid in the cans is enough that water doesn't need added, but we Girl Scouts loved it! And, I make Dump Stew now, as an adult, with deer meat added that Dad or/and I have got.

Sally

Sunday 2nd of September 2012

This looks like Spanish Rice to me.

Kelli

Monday 3rd of September 2012

Hi Sally, thanks for visiting. It isn't actually Spanish Rice and you don't HAVE to use rice in it. The original recipe (from my mother) uses Elbow Macaroni, but we had a TON of rice (long story) and I started making almost everything with Rice. LOL!

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