Campfire Chili
Campfire chili recipe. Warm up with this quick and easy campfire chili.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, camping, chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 306kcal
- 1 lb beef
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 green pepper
- 1 chili seasoning packet
- 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 TBS tomato paste
- 16 ounce can pinto beans
- 16 ounce can kidney beans
- 1 diced carrot
- 2 cups beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Place a large, deep, cast iron skillet onto the grate directly over the heat. Allow the skillet to fully heat up. Using heat resistant gloves slide the skillet to indirect heat.
Add a bit of oil to the skillet and then add ½ diced onion and one pepper . Cook until softened. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Stir until fragrant.
Add the beef and your favorite chili seasoning packet. Fully cook ground beef.
Add one chopped carrot, 1 can pinto beans, 1 can kidney beans, 1 28oz fire roasted tomatoes, 2 TBS tomato paste, two cups beef broth and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir until combined and simmer for 20-25 minutes over indirect heat.
The longer you're able to let the chili simmer the better the flavors.
-Skip the chili seasoning packet and make your own- 1 TBS chili powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic power
- ½ tsp. oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- jalapenos
- cilantro
- fritos chips
*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will very based off of brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 19092mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2465IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 5mg