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Campfire Nachos for Easy Camping Dinners

Melt cheese and beef directly over the coals with minimal cleanup. Make these after a long day on the trail when you need a hearty meal fast.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: cowboyslifeblog.com
Campfire Nachos for Easy Camping Dinners
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •16 oz Tortilla Chips
  • •1 lb Ground Beef
  • •1 package Taco Seasoning
  • •2/3 cup Water
  • •1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • •1 small Onion
  • •1 tbsp Cilantro
  • •1 large Avocado

Equipment

  • • Cast iron dutch oven
  • • Foil packets

Instructions

  1. 1Cook ground beef until browned.
  2. 2Add in water, and stir in taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3In a large cast iron dutch oven, layer with chips, cheese, beef and onion.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. 5Once cheese is melted, top with cilantro and avocado.
  6. 6Serve immediately.

Camp tips

  • • Preheat a layer of hot coals or firewood before cooking—aim for medium-high heat.
  • • Use cast iron Dutch ovens or double foil layers to prevent burning.
  • • Let cheese "sit" 2 minutes after cooking for gooey melt.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
624

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