Vegan Campfire Stew [Slow Cooker & Stove-Top Recipe]
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 320kcal
Our Vegan Campfire Stew is an easy family stew prepared with pantry staples such as canned jackfruit, baked beans, canned tomatoes, soy sauce, tomato paste, paprika and cumin, along with a few fresh vegetables. It's delicious with pasta, thick noodles, mashed or baked potatoes, or rice. It's great for simple, fuss-free, budget-friendly meals.
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Equipment
- slow cooker or crockpot 3.5 litre (3 quart +) or larger
- mixing spoon
- cutlery forks
Ingredients
- 1 can chopped tomatoes [400 grams [14 oz] can]
- 1 can baked beans [also known as Vegetarian baked beans in the US] [400 grams [14 oz can], or use a can of mixed beans in tomato sauce]
- 1 can jackfruit [400 grams [14 oz can] drained, can replace with diced mushrooms or diced smoked tofu]
- 1 medium onion [fine diced]
- 2 medium carrots [small diced]
- 3 sticks celery [small diced]
- 175 grams bell pepper [1 large, any colour, sliced into thin pieces]
- 4 cloves garlic [fine diced, or 2 teaspoons of garlic powder or paste]
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcester sauce [or an extra tablespoon of soy sauce]
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika [or ordinary paprika]
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (use your ordinary sugar or syrup)
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker, except the optional ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 can baked beans [also known as Vegetarian baked beans in the US], 1 can jackfruit, 1 medium onion, 2 medium carrots, 3 sticks celery, 175 grams bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato puree, 1 tablespoon vegan Worcester sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup, 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Turn the slow cooker to the high setting.Cook for 4 hours, although exact times will depend on your slow cooker and the size of your chopped vegetables.
- Give the stew a good mix. Remove the bigger pieces of jackfruit that have not broken down during cooking. Add the lid back onto the slow cooker.
- Place the jackfruit onto a chopping board and using 2 forks to pull the strands apart or press with one fork and gently squash the strands apart.Place the pulled jackfruit back into the slow cooker and stir it through the stew.
- Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste if necessary.Stir through the optional nutritional yeast flakes and liquid smoke if liked.2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes, 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Notes
- Nutritional data is provided for guidance only and is not an exact calculation as ingredients vary.
- For an even longer slow cooker time cook the stew on low for 7-8 hours or medium for 5-6 hours, although exact times will depend on your slow cooker, your vegetables and the size they are chopped into.
- We used a 3.5 litre slow cooker with a ceramic inner pot.
- Leftovers will keep fresh for 3 days, covered, in the fridge.
- Or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Campfire stew will taste even better the next day.
- Reheat leftovers on the stove-top or in a microwave until piping hot, add a little vegetable stock if the stew has become very thick.
- If you have a small amount of leftovers, enjoy it on toast or with a baked potato for lunch the next day.
- Canned baked beans in tomato sauce are known as Vegetarian baked beans in the US.
- Stove-top method:
- It's easy and quick to prepare campfire stew on the stovetop. Simply add all the ingredients to a non-stick pan, skillet, or similar, along with 2 cups [500ml] of vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until the vegetables are soft; this usually takes around 45 minutes. If the stew becomes too thick, add a little extra water or stock.
- Alternatively, to enhance the flavour you can pre-cook the celery, carrots, onions, and bell pepper in 1-2 tablespoons of oil until nearly soft, and then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Gluten-Free campfire stew:
- Use a gluten-free soy sauce such as Tamari soy sauce, and check that your vegan Worcestershire Sauce is gluten-free. If not you can replace the Worcestershire sauce with extra soy sauce. Also check that your canned baked beans are free from gluten ingredients and check that all your spices are also gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 1334mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7613IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 6mg
