Rustic Campfire Coffee Can Casserole
Coffee Can Casserole Recipe
Description: Enjoy this hearty Coffee Can Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Packed with savory stewing beef, flavorful pork sausage, and an array of veggies, this dish is a delightful blend of comfort and convenience.
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 5
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound stewing beef
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn
- 4 small new potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- Olive oil, for greasing
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
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| 1 | Pour a small amount of oil into the bottom of a clean 2-pound coffee can. | 10 min |
| 2 | Place stewing beef in the bottom of the coffee can and allow it to partially brown. | 15 min |
| 3 | If using pork sausage, form a large patty to cover the bottom of the can evenly. | 10 min |
| 4 | Layer the corn, diced potatoes, green beans, and Italian-style stewed tomatoes in the coffee can. | 15 min |
| 5 | Cover the coffee can tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring it’s sealed well. | 5 min |
| 6 | Set the coffee can among hot coals, ensuring it’s stable, and cook for approximately 1 hour. | 1 hour |
Directions:
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Prepare the Coffee Can: Start by greasing the bottom of a clean 2-pound coffee can with a small amount of olive oil, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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Layer the Meats: Place the stewing beef at the bottom of the coffee can, allowing it to partially brown. If using pork sausage, shape it into a large patty to cover the bottom of the can evenly.
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Add the Vegetables: Layer the corn, diced new potatoes, green beans, and Italian-style stewed tomatoes on top of the meats in the coffee can. Ensure even distribution for balanced flavors.
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Cover and Seal: Carefully cover the coffee can with aluminum foil, ensuring it’s tightly sealed to trap in the flavors and moisture during cooking.
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Cooking Process: Set the coffee can among hot coals, ensuring it’s stable and won’t tip over. Allow the casserole to cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the meats are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, carefully remove the coffee can from the coals and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, using oven mitts or kitchen towels, carefully remove the foil cover and serve the Coffee Can Casserole directly from the can for a rustic presentation.
This Coffee Can Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect option for a cozy family dinner or a hearty camping meal. Enjoy the simplicity and convenience of this dish, and feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personalized touch! 🍲✨
