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Posted in Foil Packets

Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets

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Nothing says summer camping quite like burgers on the grill. These Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets are the perfect meal to kick off Independence Day weekend at the campground. Juicy grilled burgers are paired with seasoned potatoes cooked in foil packets for an easy, family-friendly dinner with minimal cleanup. Whether you’re camping, RVing, or cooking in the backyard, this classic cookout meal is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets

Aclassic holiday weekend meal that fits perfectly before Independence Dayfestivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 670
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese optional
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onion
  • Pickles
  • Favorite burger condiments
For the Ranch Potato Packets
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Prepare the Potato Packets
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or prepare a campfire with hot coals.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
  3. Divide the potatoes evenly among six sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  4. Seal each packet tightly.
  5. Place the packets on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
  6. Cook for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
Prepare the Burgers
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
  2. Form into six equal patties.
  3. Grill the burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices if desired.
  5. Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
Serve
  1. Place each burger on a bun.
  2. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and desired condiments.
  3. Carefully open the potato packets and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  4. Serve burgers alongside the ranch potatoes.

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Posted in Foil Packets

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

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Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they’re easy to prepare, require almost no cleanup, and can be customized for every camper. These Southwest Chicken Foil Packets are packed with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, black beans, corn, and bold Southwest seasonings. Cooked over the campfire or on the grill, they’re a flavorful and convenient meal that’s perfect for busy camping days and summer adventures.

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken,peppers, onions, black beans, and corn cooked in individual foil packets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or prepare a campfire with a bed of hot coals.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, onion, black beans, and corn.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Tear six large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the foil sheets.
  7. Fold and seal each packet tightly.
  8. Place the packets on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
  9. Cook for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  10. Carefully open the packets and check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
  11. Sprinkle each packet with shredded cheese.
  12. Close loosely for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  13. Add desired toppings and serve directly from the packets.

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Posted in One-Pot Meals

Campground French Dip Sandwiches

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After a long day of hiking, fishing, or exploring, few meals are more satisfying than a warm sandwich loaded with tender beef and served with rich au jus for dipping. These Campground French Dip Sandwiches are easy to prepare in a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or RV kitchen, making them perfect for camping trips. The beef cooks low and slow until it’s fall-apart tender, creating a hearty meal that’s sure to become a campground favorite.

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Campground French Dip Sandwiches

Slow-cookeror Dutch oven shredded beef served on rolls with au jus for dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2½ pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For Serving
  • 6 hoagie rolls or sandwich rolls
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • Chopped parsley optional

Method
 

Slow Cooker Method
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the chuck roast on all sides.
  2. Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the roast on top of the onions.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Add the garlic, thyme, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours.
  7. Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
  8. Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid and stir.
Dutch Oven Campground Method
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Brown the roast on all sides.
  3. Add onions, garlic, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
  4. Cover and cook over low campfire heat or indirect coals for approximately 3½–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the beef and return it to the broth.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Split the rolls and fill with shredded beef.
  2. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese.
  3. Place under a grill lid or cover loosely with foil for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  4. Serve with small bowls of the au jus for dipping.
  5. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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One-pan comfort food that's filling, budget-friendly, and campground approved.
Posted in Skillet Meals

Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Skillet

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Few campground meals are as satisfying as a hearty skillet dinner cooked outdoors. This Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Skillet combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, onions, and melted cheddar cheese in one easy pan. It’s a simple, budget-friendly meal that delivers plenty of flavor while keeping cleanup to a minimum. Whether you’re cooking over a camp stove, grill, or campfire, this recipe is sure to become a camping favorite.

One-pan comfort food that's filling, budget-friendly, and campground approved.
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Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Skillet

Make campground cooking easy with this Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Skillet! A hearty one-pan meal featuring smoked sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat on a camp stove, grill, or campfire grate.
  2. Add the olive oil and potatoes. Cook for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to soften and brown.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, oregano, and salt.
  5. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
  6. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet.
  7. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
  9. Serve hot.

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Posted in Heat & Eat

Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

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When you’re camping, quick and easy meals are always a win—and these Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Layers of crispy tortilla chips, tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and fresh toppings come together in a foil pan on the grill or campfire. They’re perfect for feeding hungry campers after a day of outdoor adventures and make a fun meal everyone can customize to their liking.

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Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos are a quick and satisfying campground meal featuring layers of tortilla chips, barbecue chicken, melted cheese, black beans, and corn. Easy to prepare and fun to share around the campsite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Nachos
  • 1 large bag 13 ounces sturdy tortilla chips
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
Optional Toppings
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat or prepare a campfire with a bed of hot coals.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Lightly spray a disposable foil pan with cooking spray.
  4. Spread half of the tortilla chips in the pan.
  5. Top with half of the BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, and both cheeses.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, beans, corn, and cheese.
  7. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Place on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
  9. Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.
  11. Add any desired toppings and serve immediately.