Ultimate Classic Campfire Chili

Name: Ultimate Classic Campfire Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Main protein; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, diced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 3 cup Mixed vegetables; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Ultimate Classic Campfire Chili — camp-tested recipe ready in 60 min on a campfire.

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Added July 25, 2025

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 45 min

Serves: 6

Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

•1.5 lb Main protein
•2 tbsp Olive oil
•1 medium Onion, diced
•3 cloves Garlic, minced
•3 cup Mixed vegetables
•to taste Salt
•to taste Black pepper

Equipment

• Grill grate
• Long tongs
• Heavy gloves
• Water bucket

Instructions

1Build a bed of hot coals with medium flames on one side.
2Set up a grill grate or long-handled cookware over the coals.
3Cook per recipe, adjusting height for temperature control.
4Rotate for even cooking; keep water nearby for safety.
5Serve immediately with condiments to taste.

Camp tips

• Prep ingredients at home to save camp time.
• Pack a compact spice kit — salt, pepper, garlic, chili flakes.
• Leftovers reheat well in the same pan next morning.

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