Camping meals should be simple, satisfying, and easy to cook. These 3 camping recipes are perfect for your next outdoor adventure, requiring minimal prep and cleanup, while delivering big on flavor.
1. Campfire Breakfast Burritos
Start your day with a hearty breakfast burrito. Scramble eggs with sautéed onions and peppers, then wrap them in a tortilla with cheese and cooked bacon or sausage. Serve with salsa for extra flavor!
Ingredients: Eggs, flour tortillas, shredded cheese, cooked bacon/sausage, onions, bell peppers, salsa.
Instructions: Sauté veggies, scramble eggs, add fillings to tortillas, and roll them up.
2. One-Pot Campfire Chili
A comforting, no-fuss meal. Brown ground beef, then mix in beans, tomatoes, and spices for a flavorful chili that’s ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients: Ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, water/broth.
Instructions: Brown beef, add spices and ingredients, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Campfire Foil Pack Fajitas
These fajitas cook in a foil packet over the fire, making cleanup a breeze. Toss chicken, onions, and peppers with fajita seasoning, cook in foil, and serve in warm tortillas with lime and salsa.
Ingredients: Chicken, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, tortillas.
Instructions: Place ingredients in foil, seal, cook over the fire for 20-25 minutes.
Bonus Tip: Pre-cook ingredients like bacon or sausage at home to save time!
With these simple recipes, you’ll spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the great outdoors. Happy camping!
Cooking Tool
Cast-Iron Skillet
A cast-iron skillet is a camping essential that you’ll use over and over again. Whether you’re making campfire chili or breakfast burritos, a cast-iron skillet distributes heat evenly and retains it for a perfect cook every time. Plus, it’s virtually indestructible and easy to clean when you're done!
Why it’s essential: It’s versatile for sautéing, frying, and even baking. Plus, it works beautifully over an open flame or on a camping stove.