Campfire Chili
Embrace the Outdoors, Ignite Your Taste Buds with Campfire Chili!
Campfire chili is a classic and comforting dish that embodies the essence of outdoor cooking. Whether you're gathered around a crackling campfire or using your trusty camping stove, this hearty chili brings warmth and nourishment to your camping adventures. Packed with flavorful ground beef, a medley of beans, corn, and aromatic spices, every spoonful of this campfire chili is a satisfying blend of smoky, savory, and slightly spicy goodness. As the chili simmers and fills the air with its inviting aroma, it sets the stage for shared moments, storytelling, and the joy of embracing the great outdoors. So, gather around the fire, grab a bowl, and savor the deliciousness of campfire chili under the starry night sky.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over your campfire or camping stove.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until it is browned, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spoon or spatula.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Drain any excess grease from the pot if necessary.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and corn to the pot, including their juices. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir again to evenly distribute the spices.
- Bring the chili to a simmer. If using a campfire, adjust the heat by moving the pot to hotter or cooler parts of the fire or adjusting the flame on your camping stove.
- Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more chili powder, cumin, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
- Once the chili is heated through and the flavors have melded together, it's ready to serve.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy your hearty and flavorful campfire chili!
This recipe is perfect for warming up on cool camping nights and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Happy camping and happy cooking!
