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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

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
- 1Mince garlic and sauté in a Dutch oven with butter or olive oil.
- 2Wash and cut red potatoes into medium-sized cubes, then add to the Dutch oven.
- 3Slice kielbasa and stir into the pot.
- 4Add green beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add a cup of water and cover with the lid.
- 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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