Monday 10 October 2016

Campfire Stew: gammon and beans but not as you know it

I'm back!!!!

Cheap as chips, super easy, feeds an army and so versatile you can pair it with anything or use it to fill/stuff anything you like (jackets, peppers, grilled cheese etc).  You can use it anywhere you'd use BBQ pulled pork ... I give you my version of Campfire Stew!

One of my hubby's faves 'cause it's hearty, meaty and real food for real men. One of my faves 'cause it takes less than 10 minutes to make, goes really really far and uses one pot so less washing up. What's not to love?!

For example: Campfire Stew = tea tonight with mash, then tomorrow for lunch with rice plus 4x giant campfire stew and cheese pasties for later in the week. Not bad for a meal that takes 5 mins to prepare and cooks while you're at work.  You think it won't be saucy enough but trust me it will. So please don't add any extra water or stock etc.

I stick everything in the slow cooker pot (mine is separate to the electric bit) the night before and bung it in the fridge ready so in the morning I can just slip it into the the slow cooker and switch it on.

Recipe for the Stew:

Ingredients:
small gammon joint soaked overnight then drained
2 tins of baked beans
chopped onion and a pepper
herbs and spices of your choice - I like paprika, garlic, oregano salt and pepper with a little squirt of tomato purée but pick whatever you like

Method:
Chuck it all in a slow cooker and cook on low for about 8hrs, remove the joint, shred and return to the slow cooker.