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Whether you’re venturing out on your first camping trip or are a seasoned pro, enjoying tasty, nutritious food while you’re communing with the great outdoors is not only possible — it enhances your experience! Sure, it’s easy to throw nutrition bars, trail mix, beef jerky and dehydrated food packs into your backpack and head out— but where’s the fun in that?
You don’t have to be a Food Network chef to create some amazing camping meals — we’ve compiled some easy recipes that will make your next outdoor adventure a delicious one!
These recipes make great camping food that is ready to eat and portable for backpacking — and they work for car camping, too.
The options for this recipe are endless for tasty, inexpensive camping meals you can make in less than an hour. Since this recipe is so customizable, we’ll make ingredient suggestions instead of a specific list.
Choose your favorite ingredients or simply clean out your fridge. For meats, tofu, eggs, potatoes and veggies that render a lot of water such as spinach, kale and mushrooms, you’ll need to cook them first. You don’t want the filling to have too much liquid, so go easy on oils and sauces. Pile on the spices and herbs — camping food doesn’t have to be boring! For food safety reasons, eat the meat ones the first day if you’re unable to keep them cold. Vegetarian fillings or meats such as summer sausage should last a day or two longer.
Again, you can play around with veggies and nuts, but here’s another great make-ahead camping meal that does not require additional cooking — perfect for a quick lunch on the trail or a dinner when cooking isn’t feasible. They should keep for three or four days in cooler temperatures.
What You’ll Do:Whether a storm is looming and you need to make a meal pronto or you’re backpacking and need lightweight, nutritious meals, you don’t have to forgo taste. Many of us don’t have the time, knowledge or equipment to dehydrate our own camping food. That’s where freeze dried camping food comes into play.
Since many prepackaged meal pouches have two or three servings, you can share and make them go further by adding ingredients — the bonus here is fewer pouches to carry, reduced cost and improved taste. Foods that don’t require refrigeration such as nuts, hard cheeses like parmesan and cheddar, dried fruit, and certain fruits and vegetables can turn freeze-dried meals into gourmet feasts!
These are just a few of our favorite easy-to-make meals but if you're looking for more, check out this big list of great camping meals for more inspiration.
We camp because we love the outdoors and are willing to sacrifice some material comforts — but we don’t have to suffer with ho-hum camping food! Having a combination of premade meals for the early days of your trip and freeze-dried packaged meals with a few fresh ingredients for later will ensure you’ll enjoy every bite as you refuel.
Inspired for an Adventure? Check out Beef Stroganoff - Pouch and Beef Stew - Pouch
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