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Kid-Friendly Camping Dinners to Cook Over the Fire

Feed picky eaters without dirtying extra pans. Cook these simple dinners over the coals after a long day at camp.

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Added November 5, 2026
Source: runwildmychild.com
Kid-Friendly Camping Dinners to Cook Over the Fire
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 package (1 lb) Polish kielbasa
  • •6 large Red potatoes
  • •2 cans Green beans
  • •2 cloves Garlic
  • •1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil
  • •Salt
  • •Pepper
  • •Seasoned salt

Equipment

  • • Dutch oven
  • • Hot dog sticks
  • • Hobo pie iron

Instructions

  1. 1Mince garlic and sauté in a Dutch oven with butter or olive oil.
  2. 2Wash and cut red potatoes into medium-sized cubes, then add to the Dutch oven.
  3. 3Slice kielbasa and stir into the pot.
  4. 4Add green beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add a cup of water and cover with the lid.
  6. 6Let simmer on hot coals until the potatoes are tender, ensuring there is enough liquid to prevent sticking.

Camp tips

  • • Use precooked sausages to save time and ensure they're heated through safely.
  • • Check the fire's temperature regularly to prevent burning the food.

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