One of the things that people anticipate the most on camping trips is good food. For some reason food just tastes better when it’s been cooked outdoors. Here are some tasty and easy main course recipes for camping. They’re sure to hit the spot after a long day of hiking, fishing, swimming, or other outdoor activities.
Steak Fajitas
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Juice of one lime
1 lb. skirt or flank steak, sliced
2 peppers, cut into 2-in. pieces
1 red onion, cut into wedges
Flour tortillas
At Home: Combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Use this to marinate steak and vegetables separately in sealable plastic bags. Chill. (You may want to freeze the steak and pack it frozen).
At Camp: Thaw steak, if necessary. Heat grill. Thread meat, peppers, and onions onto skewers, alternating as you go. Grill skewers, turning them frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings. Serves 4.
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Susann
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Flank Steak (1-2 lbs feeds 2-3 people)
1 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
2 Tbls. sugar
2 Tbls. honey
Pinches of salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. each of thyme, parsley, oregano
Hot sauce (optional to taste)
Crush garlic cloves then combine in coverable bowl with other ingredients. Place flank steak into marinade and cover bowl.
Grill and slice thinly. Serve with mushrooms, peppers (red, yellow or green), onions that have been steamed in tin foil on the grill with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Condiments include hot sauce and/or homemade BBQ sauce.
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Susann
Fire-Me-Up Sandwich
Bread
Butter
Sliced Meat (ham, chicken, beef, turkey, etc...)
Shredded Cheese (colby, swiss, etc....)
Sliced Hot Peppers - Your Choice - (How Brave are You?)
Ranch Dressing (ketchup & mustard is ok...)
Foil
Cut a section of foil big enough to wrap your sandwich completely. Place the dull side of the foil up. Butter 1 slice of bread and place the butter side down on the foil. Layer your meat on the slice of bread. Place the sliced hot peppers on top of the meat. Sprinkle the cheese over the peppers. Butter the other slice of bread and place the slice butter side up on the sandwich. Wrap the sandwich in the foil making sure that you seal it all up. Lightly press the sandwich in the foil (optional, don't know why I do this, I just do). Place on hot coals for approx. 3-4 mins. each side depending on how hot your coals really are. Once done, unwrap sandwich and enjoy. I usually will dip mine in Ranch dressing.
*note - pre-packaged sliced meats that you find in the lunchmeat case at the supermarket work well. Pre-packaged shredded cheeses also work well.
Contributed by Edward Sutton.
I am only as strong as the tea I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
Susann
Kettle Dogs
Best when cooked in a kettle suspended on a tripod over a campfire...
8-10 Hot Dogs
1-12oz can Chili Beans
1 pkg Chili Seasonings
1 16+oz jar Mild or Hot Chunky Salsa (as chunky as you can find is best)
Water
Add everything (including the juice from the chili bean can) except the water. Add water to the desired thickness you want. Let it slowly cook until you can't stand how good it smells anymore. I usually will allow it to simmer over a low campfire for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Contributed by Edward Sutton
I am only as strong as the tea I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
Susann
Crazy Dad's Deluxe
This meal has a really nice aroma so it should be prepared over an open campfire using a tripod and kettle. Can also be prepared on a stove with a saucepan.
3/4 lb Cooked Ground Beef
3/4 lb Cooked Ground Pork Sausage
1/8 cup Chopped Broccoli
1/8 cup Chopped Onion
1/8 cup Chopped Green Pepper
1/8 cup Chopped Celery
1/8 cup Chopped Mushroom
1/2 cup Chopped Tomato
1/2 cup Ketchup
1 tbsp Mustard
1 tbsp Steak Sauce (A-1 or equiv.)
Mix everything together and slowly cook until the veggies are tender. The mixture can be eaten alone or can be spooned over cooked rice, cooked noodles, or even cooked sliced potatoes. Some type of bread should be served on the side as well.
Contributed by Edward Sutton
I am only as strong as the tea I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
Susann
Hunter's Stew
(Also called Soldiers' Stew, Camp Stew)
7 Lbs.Extra lean ground beef (Or any of the following may be tried)
Diced boneless pork chops
Ground pork breakfast sausage
Diced cooked ham
Diced lamb
Diced cooked boneless chicken breasts
Diced cooked turkey breast
4 large diced potatoes
4 cans tomato puree
5 cans tomato sauce
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can green beans, drained
1 can peas, drained
1 can diced carrots, drained
1 can lima beans, drained
3 large onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp chili powder
Brown the ground beef. Drain the fat from the ground beef. Put the ground beef in a good-sized pot. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Put on fire or camp stove and bring to a slight boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Ready to serve.
Note: Good on eggs for breakfast if there is any leftover.
Contributed by Bernard Dressler
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Susann
Burger Skillet Surprise
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Onion (chopped)
1 c Spaghetti Noodles (broken into small pieces)
2 c Tomato (chopped)
8 oz Tomato Sauce (canned works well)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Basil
Over hot coals, brown the meat and onion together. Drain some of the fat off once the meat is brown. Add everything else to the skillet. Slowly cook for at least 45 mins. before serving. I like to raise the skillet to just above the hot coals to prevent burning. 2 sticks of about the same size works really well.
For those of you who like to have a fuller meal, try spooning this over cooked sliced potatoes, cooked rice, toast, etc...
Contributed by Edward Sutton
I am only as strong as the tea I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
Susann
Peppered Steak with Bleu Cheese Sauce
4 New York or Rib Eye Steaks
Crushed Black Pepper
Press crushed black pepper into steaks. Let stand for one hour. When grilling to desired doneness, flip steak and smother with bleu cheese sauce to melt.
Bleu Cheese Sauce:
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. bleu cheese, crumbled
2 T. butter or margarine
dash Worcheshire sauce
Combine ingredients to blend well.
Contributed by Donna Bellows
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Susann
Tater Taco Time
1 lb Ground Beef
1/4 cup White Onion (chopped)
1/4 cup Green Pepper (chopped)
3 cans Sliced Potatoes (drained)
2 cups Tomato Juice
3/4 cup Water
1 pouch Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup Sour Cream
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (minced)
1/2 tsp Salt
Place a large heavy skillet over hot coals and cook beef, onion, and green pepper until done. Drain off excess fat. mix in the water, taco pouch, and salt. Raise skillet a little to allow the beef mixture to simmer for 3 mins. Add potatoes and tomato juice and mix well. Cover the skillet and simmer for another 15 mins. Remove from heat. Combine the sour cream and parsley. Spread the sour cream mixture over the top. Cover and let stand for 5 mins. Serves approx. 6 adults.
Contributed by Edward Sutton
I am only as strong as the tea I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
Susann
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