Chili is a camping trip staple simply because it’s such a delicious, no-fuss side dish. It’s easy to prepare and cook, it’s very nourishing, and most importantly, it can be easily modified to suit your preferences (it can be very spicy or not, it can be vegan, etc.).
Best of all, it’s best enjoyed around a campfire and makes a satisfying dinner. Try these quick and easy campfire chili recipes on your next outdoor adventure!
Easy chili from five cans
What do you need:
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1 can black beans, drained
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1 can of kidney beans, drained
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1 can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 can of diced tomatoes
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1 can of beer, preferably lager
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons of sea salt
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Your choice of toppings (cheese, onion or avocado)
Remove the chipotle peppers from the can, reserving the adobo sauce. Remove seeds and ribs before chopping.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over a campfire. Cook the onions until tender, then add the black beans, kidney beans, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomatoes (with their juices), beer, sea salt, cumin, and garlic powder. . Stir to combine the ingredients well.
Cook until the chile has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, put the toppings of your choice and serve!
delicious vegetarian chili
What do you need:
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1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1 large can of fire roasted tomatoes
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2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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1 red bell pepper chopped
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1 chopped onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jalapeño, finely chopped
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3 cups of vegetable broth
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon cumin
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Over the hot coals of the campfire, heat the olive oil in a large pot. Sauté carrots, bell pepper, and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in the tomato paste, then add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve immediately.
Chili is also the perfect dish to enjoy when camping during the cooler seasons. Just cook any of these quick and easy campfire chili recipes and you’re sure to have a satisfying meal!