Campfire
Dinner
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

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
- 1Cook ground beef until browned.
- 2Add in water, and stir in taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3In a large cast iron dutch oven, layer with chips, cheese, beef and onion.
- 4Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- 5Once cheese is melted, top with cilantro and avocado.
- 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
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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