10 Easy Campfire Recipes That Actually Taste Amazing
Camp food does not have to be boring. These 10 campfire recipes are simple to prepare and taste genuinely spectacular cooked over an open fire.
There is something about cooking over a fire that makes food taste better than anything produced in a kitchen. These recipes are designed for real camp cooking — minimal prep, maximum flavour.
1. Dutch Oven Beef Stew
Brown diced beef in a camp oven with oil, add diced vegetables, canned tomatoes, and stock. Cover and cook over coals for 90 minutes. Serve with crusty bread. The result rivals a slow-cooked home version.
2. Camp Damper
The traditional Australian bush bread. Mix self-raising flour with water and a pinch of salt into a rough dough. Shape into a round and bake in a camp oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with butter and golden syrup.
3. Foil Packet Salmon
Place a salmon fillet on heavy foil with butter, lemon, and dill. Seal tightly and place on coals for 12-15 minutes. Opens to perfectly cooked fish with zero cleanup. Works equally well with vegetables.
4. One-Pan Pasta
Add pasta, diced tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and enough water to cover in a single pot. Cook until pasta is done and liquid has absorbed into a sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and parmesan. One pan, minimal cleanup.