Stroganoff - Backpacking
Here is a recipe for beef stroganoff that you can use on the trail that is tasty, lightweight and calorically dense. Ingredients beef stroganoff mix* 1 lb ground beef 1/3 cup powdered milk 8 oz package of mushrooms (optional) *Hamburger Helper brand works for this, but I used a similar product from Aldi. Beef stroganoff kit with pasta, flavor packet and cheese sauce. Before you hit the trail, you will need to dehydrate the ground beef and mushrooms. Cook the ground beef in a skillet and break it into small pieces. When thoroughly cooked, drain off the excess liquid and use paper towels to soak up any excess moisture. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the ground beef on top. Spread it out as evenly as possible. Place in an oven on the lowest setting, around 170 degrees. It takes about 8-12 hours to dehydrate the beef. When dry, place into a 1 qt resealable freezer bag. You can dehydrate the mushrooms in similar fashion (without cooking them first), but a low