Campfire Chili
It's time for some hearty Campfire Chili! This recipe is rich, smoky, and tastes like it's been cooked over a campfire for hours.
Servings: 6
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet dry chili seasoning
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
- ½ tsp. minced garlic
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp. liquid smoke or ancho peppers
- 1 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 15 oz can chili beans, undrained
- 1 15 oz can black beans, undrained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ½ cup sour cream
- fresh or dried cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a dutch oven or large pot.
- Sprinkle packet of chili seasoning in with meat and stir well.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro, liquid smoke and ketchup or tomato sauce.
- Fold in chili beans and black beans.
- Stir well and cover. Simmer for at least one hour over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Add a little water if chili becomes too thick.
- Top bowls of chili with grated cheddar, sour cream and chopped cilantro as a garnish.
Notes
- Save the leftovers and make taco salad or smoky nachos the next day!
- This chili can be frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months and enjoyed later.
- Feel free to add hot sauce or fresh peppers to this chili if you like to spice it up! Ancho peppers also add a smoky flavor if they're available in your region.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg