Dehydrated beef stroganoff is a go-to homemade dehydrated camping meal favorite. It’s a delicious and hearty meal made with easy-to-find ingredients that we can easily dehydrate.
We’re applying our Dehydrator Chef approach to this beef stroganoff recipe. Our dehydrated ingredients for this recipe have all been optimized for speedy meal preparation. We’ll go from hungry to stuffed in 30 minutes or less.
The Dehydrator Chef approach focuses on spending sufficient time upfront on ingredient selection and preparation to minimize the time spent waiting for something to eat later on the trail. We stress that the time spent preparing each ingredient for dehydration is inversely proportional to the time spent waiting for your meal to reconstitute.
So, let’s get started.
Table of Contents
- Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Recipe
- Supplies and Tools Needed for Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff
- Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Dry Ingredients
- Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Wet Ingredients
- At-Home Preparation
- Optimize Food Protection for Storage and Travel
- In the Field Preparation
- Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Nutrition Information
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Our dehydrated beef stroganoff recipe only needs a handful of simple ingredients that you can easily dehydrate yourself. It tastes great and can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or less with our simple three-step process once you get to camp.
Supplies and Tools Needed for Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff
Supplies and tools are minimal; nothing special is required for this recipe.
- Several 1-quart quality zip-top bags
- Heavy-duty paper towels
- Labeling materials such as masking tape and waterproof all-weather pen
1) spices and seasonings: kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dehydrated parsley flakes
2) dehydrated onions
3) beef stroganoff seasoning mix
4) sour cream powder
5) dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices
6) dehydrated ground beef
7) dehydrated noodles
8) dehydrated sliced carrots
9) dehydrated peas
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Dry Ingredients
With just a little bit of pre-planning, the dry ingredients needed for several of these dehydrated camping meals can all be made in as little as 2 or 3 days. But a better plan would be to spend more time preparing and dehydrating ingredients in bulk for the long-term as we suggest here on the Dehydrator Chef website.
This recipe makes one serving, approximately 190 grams of dry mix.
- 50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles
- 40 grams dehydrated noodles
- 6 grams dehydrated peas
- 6 grams dehydrated carrots
- 15 grams dehydrated onions
- 40 grams Hoosier Hill Farm sour cream powder
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Beef Stroganoff Sauce seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated parsley flake
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
- 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices (optional)
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Wet Ingredients
- A quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil, in a leak-proof container (optional)
A bit of healthy cooking fat, such as olive or avocado oil, added to the meal after cooking will significantly enhance the flavor
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Ingredient Notes
We suggest you make this recipe at home several times before you head out to the field so you can dial it into your personal preferences. Adjusting proteins, carbohydrates, and spices as you see fit.
We use the easy-to-find McCormick Beef Stroganoff seasoning packets. Some pre-made seasoning mixes tend to burn. I haven’t found that to be the case with the McCormick Beef Stroganoff seasoning packets. However, feel free to use the seasoning mix that is available locally. Just be sure to test it several times at home, where you can easily correct any cooking mishaps.
We have dehydrated and powdered containers of store-bought sour cream before. It’s a lot of work for a minimal result. The Hoosier Hill Farm sour cream powder 1-pound container is a way better option. With over 4,000 Amazon customer reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars. Why not give it a try and save some time and unnecessary effort?
At-Home Preparation
Combine all the dry ingredients into a single food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag for the best storage results. The sharp edges of dehydrated ingredients will likely cause micro-punctures in lesser-quality thinly-walled zip-top plastic bags.
Label and date the zip-top bag to identify the contents. Masking tape and an all-weather pen with permanent ink work well here.
Compared to the local big box stores, Amazon has the best prices for the Ziploc 1-quart zip-top bags. So says the 20,000 plus Amazon customer reviewers who took the time to leave feedback. The rough edges and sharp ends of dehydrated foods very often compromise generic zip-top bags. Quality zip-top bags are a necessity when making dehydrated meals for camping.
Need another reason to buy quality name-brand Ziploc bags? An analysis commissioned by the Mamavation website showed that the majority of plastic sandwich bags sold in the U.S. contain high levels of toxic PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Ziploc was one brand that contained no detectable levels of forever chemicals.
Be sure to include a short note with the name of the dish and detailed preparation instructions. We have included printable and detailed preparation instructions at the end of this page.
Optimize Food Protection for Storage and Travel
Double bagging, using two zip-top bags with a separator, is an option to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration and to protect the food’s integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
The Scott Shop towels brand makes an excellent bag separator. These multipurpose paper towels are thicker than the average heavy-duty paper towel. As a multitasker, repurpose these towels for the after-meal cleanup activities.
These heavy-duty paper towels have over 11,000 Amazon customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, which is evidence of a great product. You may be able to find them at your local big-box megamart automotive department.
In the Field Preparation
Empty the dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot.
Measure in enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for a minimum of five minutes. Stir several times, and add more water if needed to keep all ingredients covered and well-saturated with water.
You’ll notice that the dry mix starts to soften and rehydrate in the water bath.
So why not add all of the water at once? You certainly can, but we are metering in the water, so we don’t end up with a too-dry or soupy final product. Adding water in smaller amounts works best for our Dehydrator Chef recipes.
Bring the hydrating mix to a boil on your cooking stove, stirring occasionally to mix. Be sure to stir the contents all the way to the bottom of the cooking pot.
Next, adjust the stove to a low-heat simmer for approximately two minutes. Stir frequently to reduce the chances of burning.
Practice this dehydrated camping meal recipe several times at home before preparing it for the first time out in the field so you know what to expect. Use the very same camp cookware and dinnerware to work through all the how-to unknowns and to adapt where necessary.
After two minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
If logistics permits, naan bread is a trail-friendly fantastic accompaniment for mopping up or scooping up all of the goods from your cooking pot. Naan bread also assists with easy cleanup.
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is only an estimate. The nutrition information of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
Calories: 759kcal | Total Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1570mg | Carbohydrate: 89g | Dietary Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g| Protein: 46g
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff
Equipment
- Labeling materials (masking tape, waterproof all-weather pen)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles
- 40 grams dehydrated noodles
- 6 grams dehydrated peas
- 6 grams dehydrated carrots
- 10 grams dehydrated onion
- 40 grams Hoosier Hill sour cream powder
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Beef Stroganoff Sauce seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil (stored in a leak-proof container)
Instructions
At Home Preparation
- Add the dry ingredients to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the zip-top with the contents and the date.50 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles, 40 grams dehydrated noodles, 6 grams dehydrated peas, 6 grams dehydrated carrots, 10 grams dehydrated onion, 1 tablespoon McCormick Beef Stroganoff Sauce seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon dehydrated parsley, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices
- Store the leak-proof container of cooking oil in your cooking pot or with your camp kitchen spices and condiment packets.
Packaging
- Wrap the zip-top bag with a heavy-duty paper towel to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration due to the sharp edges of the dehydrated ingredients and to protect the food's integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
- Add the paper towel wrapped dry mix bag to the last food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag and label it with the contents and the date.
In the Field Preparation
- Empty the dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot.
- Add enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for a minimum of five minutes.
- Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix. After coming to a boil, turn the flame down to a simmer to reduce the chance of burning.
- After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest, hydrate, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
- If desired, add a bit of the healthy cooking oil from the leak-proof container. Stir to combine.quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff Detailed Preparation Instructions
Equipment
- camp kitchen equipment (including camping stove, cooking pot, utensils, etc.)
Materials
- 1 serving dehydrated beef stroganoff
Instructions
- Empty the dehydrated beef stroganoff dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into your cooking pot.
- Pour in enough water to cover the dry mix, then add a tad bit more.
- Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate in your camp cookware for at least five minutes. Stir all of the way to the bottom now and again.
- Next, on your cooking stove and over a medium flame, bring the dry mix to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- After bringing the dry mix to a boil, turn the stove down to a low simmer for two minutes.
- After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
- Finally, after the beef stroganoff has rested for 15 to 20 minutes, add the optional cooking oil and stir to mix. Enjoy!
One reply on “Dehydrated Beef Stroganoff – Making Dehydrated Meals for Camping”
OMG, this recipe is the bomb! This one is now my go-to recipe when I want a flavorful and comforting easy to make camping meal. It’s without a doubt a must try!