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Five-Can Dutch Oven Camping Chili

Dump five pantry cans into the pot for a hot, hearty dinner after a long day on the trail. Zero prep work and minimal dish duty.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: freshoffthegrid.com
Five-Can Dutch Oven Camping Chili
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 chopped medium onion
  • •1 tablespoon olive oil
  • •14 oz black beans
  • •14 oz red kidney beans
  • •14 oz diced tomatoes
  • •1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • •12 oz beer
  • •2 teaspoons sea salt
  • •1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • •1 teaspoon cumin

Equipment

  • • Dutch oven
  • • Sharp knife
  • • Cutting board
  • • Can opener
  • • Wooden spoon
  • • Measuring spoons
  • • Bowls
  • • Utensils

Instructions

  1. 1Prep the chipotles by scraping out their seeds and ribs before adding to the chili.
  2. 2In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
  3. 3Add drained kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, beer, salt, and spices. Stir to combine.
  4. 4Cook until thickened to your liking, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Camp tips

  • • Adjust chipotle quantity for desired spice level.
  • • Serve with toppings like cheese, avocado, or cornbread.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
655

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