One-Pot Wonders: Time-Saving Camping Recipes for Minimalist Cooking
When camping, the goal is to enjoy nature without spending hours on meal prep and cleanup. One-pot recipes are perfect for minimalist cooking, requiring minimal equipment and effort while delivering delicious results. Here are some simple and tasty one-pot camping recipes to try on your next outdoor adventure.
Hearty Campfire Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
3. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning mix.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
2. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the pasta, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Sausage and Potato Hash
Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, cook the smoked sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced potatoes and bell pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Return the sausage to the pot, and stir in the paprika. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
These one-pot recipes are perfect for minimalist cooking while camping, offering convenience without sacrificing flavor.
Enjoy hearty and delicious meals with minimal cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors.
