Best Canned Food Recipes for Camping
As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, many people start to feel the call of the great outdoors. Whether it's a weekend camping trip with friends or a family vacation in the mountains, there's nothing quite like spending time in nature. And while the idea of cooking over a campfire or a portable stove might seem daunting, it doesn't have to be. With a little bit of planning and some creative use of canned goods, you can create delicious and satisfying meals that will fuel you for all of your outdoor adventures. So don't settle for boring meals just because you're camping - try out these four canned food recipes and discover just how delicious camping can be!
Chili con Carne
1 can of chili beans
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of corn
1 can of tomato sauce
1 can of ground beef (or vegetarian ground beef substitute)
Salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste
Simply brown the ground beef in a pan over your camp stove. Then, add in the canned beans, tomatoes, corn, and tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, and voila! You've got a hearty, flavorful chili that's perfect for a chilly evening around the campfire.
Vegetarian Chili
1 can of black beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of corn
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
To make the chili, start by heating up a large pot over your camping stove. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Then, add in the canned beans, tomatoes, and corn, along with the chili powder and salt and pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the flavors have melded together and the chili is nice and thick. Serve with some grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if you like.
Creamy Corn Chowder
2 cans of creamed corn
1 can of whole kernel corn
1 can of chicken broth
1 can of evaporated milk
1 tablespoon of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a pot over your camp stove. Add in the creamed corn, whole kernel corn, chicken broth, and evaporated milk. Stir well to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. This creamy corn chowder is the perfect way to warm up on a cool camping night.
Vegetarian Pasta
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of artichoke hearts
1 can of olives
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package of your favorite pasta
To make the pasta, start by boiling some water over your camping stove and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, heat up a large pan and add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Then, add in the canned tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and olives, along with the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Let everything cook together for a few minutes, until the flavors have melded together. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce, stirring everything together until the pasta is coated in the delicious tomato and olive sauce.
Black Bean Soup
2 cans of black beans
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of vegetable broth (you can melt some veggie stock in water in a can)
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon of cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
In a pot over your camp stove, combine the black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. This spicy black bean soup is a great way to warm up on a chilly camping evening.
With these four canned food recipes for camping, you can enjoy delicious and satisfying meals while enjoying the great outdoors. Happy camping!
