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Campfire Chili

Campfire chili recipe. Warm up with this quick and easy campfire chili.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, camping, chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 306kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

-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. 

Nutrition

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