1. Campfire Chili
Ingredients:
Ground beef, onions, garlic, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, beef broth.
Instructions:
Brown beef with onions and garlic. Add beans, tomatoes, spices, and broth. Simmer 45 minutes over coals.
2. Dutch Oven Cornbread
Ingredients:
Cornmeal mix, egg, milk, honey, butter.
Instructions:
Mix ingredients, pour into a greased Dutch oven. Bake with coals on top/bottom for 20–25 minutes.
3. Mountain Man Breakfast
Ingredients:
Eggs, hash browns, sausage, cheese, bell peppers.
Instructions:
Layer cooked sausage, hash browns, and veggies. Pour whisked eggs over top. Bake until set (25–30 mins).
4. Beef Stew
Ingredients:
Stew beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme.
Instructions:
Sear beef, add veggies and broth. Simmer 2 hours until tender.
5. Campfire Pizza Bread
Ingredients:
Pre-made pizza dough, marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni.
Instructions:
Press dough into Dutch oven, layer toppings. Bake 15–20 minutes with coals on top.
6. Dutch Oven Lasagna
Ingredients:
No-boil lasagna noodles, ground beef, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella.
Instructions:
Layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese. Bake 45 minutes.
7. Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
Canned peaches, sugar, cinnamon, boxed yellow cake mix, butter.
Instructions:
Layer peaches, sprinkle cake mix, dot with butter. Bake 30 minutes until golden.
8. Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
Chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, biscuit dough, chicken broth.
Instructions:
Cook chicken and veggies in broth. Drop biscuit dough on top; simmer 20 minutes.
9. Garlic Herb Campfire Bread
Ingredients:
Pre-made bread dough, garlic butter, rosemary.
Instructions:
Shape dough into a round, brush with garlic butter, and bake 25–30 minutes.
10. Vegetarian Curry
Ingredients:
Chickpeas, coconut milk, curry paste, sweet potatoes, spinach.
Instructions:
Simmer veggies in coconut milk and curry paste for 30–40 minutes.
11. Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
Pork shoulder, BBQ rub, onions, apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce.
Instructions:
Rub pork with spices, slow-cook with onions and vinegar for 4–5 hours. Shred and mix with sauce.
12. Dutch Oven Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
Elbow macaroni, cheddar, milk, butter, breadcrumbs.
Instructions:
Cook pasta, mix with cheese sauce, top with breadcrumbs. Bake 20 minutes.
13. Campfire Ratatouille
Ingredients:
Zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs.
Instructions:
Layer veggies, drizzle oil, and bake 40 minutes.
14. Sausage and Kale Soup
Ingredients:
Italian sausage, kale, white beans, chicken broth, garlic.
Instructions:
Brown sausage, add broth and veggies. Simmer 30 minutes.
15. Dutch Oenchiladas
Ingredients:
Tortillas, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese.
Instructions:
Layer tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
16. Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
Apples, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter.
Instructions:
Layer apples, top with oat mixture. Bake 30 minutes.
17. Jambalaya
Ingredients:
Chicken, shrimp, sausage, rice, Cajun seasoning, tomatoes, bell peppers.
Instructions:
Sauté meats and veggies, add rice and broth. Simmer 45 minutes.
18. Dutch Oven Frittata
Ingredients:
Eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, spinach.
Instructions:
Cook bacon/potatoes, pour whisked eggs over top. Bake until set.
19. Beer-Braised Brisket
Ingredients:
Beef brisket, beer, onions, garlic, beef broth.
Instructions:
Sear brisket, braise in beer and broth for 3–4 hours.
20. Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
Day-old bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, raisins.
Instructions:
Mix cubed bread with custard, bake 30–40 minutes.
Dutch Oven Camping Tips
- Use charcoal briquettes for consistent heat (e.g., 12 coals on top, 8 on bottom for 350°F).
- Grease the pot to prevent sticking.
- Bring oven mitts and a lid lifter!
- Let the oven cool before cleaning (use hot water and a scraper).