Dutch Oven Recipes for Your Next Camping Adventure

By Hayley Sugg
May 21, 2020
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While hot dogs and s'mores are a fun staple of camping, you may be craving a more hearty and wholesome meal during your weekend in the woods. By using a Dutch oven, you can cook over a campfire and coals to create delicious meals (and desserts) for the whole family. So pack up your cooler, cutting board, and Dutch oven before hitting the road!

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Apple Cider Beef Stew

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Beef and veggies are cooked down until tender in a mixture of apple cider and cider vinegar. The result is a savory soup with a hint of sweet.Ā 

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Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast

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Get the best parts of breakfast all together in one bite with this easy dish. Sausage, eggs, cheese, veggies, and hash browns combine for a meal that will fuel you all day long.Ā 

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Stove Top Blueberry Grunt

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Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list on this recipe. By combining the dumpling ingredients and the wet ingredients, you'll only have a few items to pack that help create a decadent dessert.Ā 

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Chicken and Chorizo Chili

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A bottle of beer is the secret ingredient to this super simple chili. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

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Pulled Pork Chilaquiles

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Tender citrus-braised pork pairs with cheese, salsa, chips, and fresh toppings for a satisfying one-pot meal. By prepping your pork ahead of time at home, the cooking required at your campsite is just an easy two-step process.Ā 

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Quick Spicy Sausage Corn Chowder

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"Perfect soup for a windy, chilly evening," says user Mandy14. "I'll definitely make this again."

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Campfire Skillet Breakfast

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Want to make this savory breakfast even simpler? Buy frozen cubed potatoes and pre-chopped onions so all you need to do is dump and stir.Ā 

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Tarragon Chicken and Rice Soup

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Chicken, rice, and veggies are the base for this wholesome soup. Tarragon and basil add a new twist that makes it a standout from traditional chicken soup.

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Cherry Cobbler

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You just need four ingredients for this classic dessert. If you're making this your first night camping, bring along a little vanilla ice cream to serve the cobbler Ć  la mode style.

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Mindless Meatball Minestrone

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Using frozen meatballs is a shortcut to making this easy Italian-inspired soup. Serve with a side of garlic bread for dipping.Ā 

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