One of the best things about camping is having a delicious meal fresh from a campfire. While it’s easy to just eat ramen noodles or fry some eggs, it’s a different story when you have to feed a group of people, like friends and family.
You can choose to make stews – they are very easy to make and can feed a large group. Here are some easy campfire casseroles for everyone to enjoy!
Easy Campfire Beef and Vegetable Stew
What do you need:
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1/2 kilo ground meat
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1 can of condensed alphabet soup
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1/2 small onion
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2 cups of water
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1 cup orzo pasta
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1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Place a large pot over the hot coals of the campfire. Coat with cooking spray and cook onion and mushrooms until tender. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the fat, then add the alphabet soup, water, mixed greens, tomato sauce, orzo pasta, basil, oregano, and garlic powder. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
Cover and bring to boil. Remove lid and simmer until orzo pasta is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Colorado Style Campfire Chicken Stew
What do you need:
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1 package Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew
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6 cups of chicken broth
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
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1 cup onion, chopped
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1/4 cup flour
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4 tablespoons butter
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freshly ground pepper
Melt the butter in a large pot over a campfire. Sauté onion until tender. Add the flour to the pot and stir continuously until a paste forms, about 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer, stirring until soup thickens.
Add contents of Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew package, along with cooked shredded chicken breast. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 30-40 minutes.
Keep away from heat. Best served warm with rice or crackers.
Casseroles are a great way to feed a large group of campers. It is easy to make and very filling as a meal. Best of all, it tastes even better when reheated the next day! So, on your next camping trip, try any of these easy campfire casseroles that are great for the whole family!