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Chili con Carne for the Campfire

Name: Chili con Carne for the Campfire
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g minced beef; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can corn, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust the amount to your taste); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh coriander or parsley for serving (optional); Rice or tortilla chips for serving (optional)

Rich chili con carne with beef, beans, corn and spices. A filling pot with warmth and bite, perfect for an evening around the fire.

Camino King · 20 May 2023

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings

Chili con carne is one of those dishes that just works after a long day. Tender pieces of meat, sweetness from the tomatoes and a teasing bite from the chili meet in a rich pot that fills you up and warms you right through. It is made for an evening around the fire with hungry hikers.

Tips for the trail

Chili con carne is grateful trail food, because it tolerates being left to look after itself over low heat while you set up camp. It can be served on its own or with sides such as guacamole, grated cheese or sour cream. If you want an even more filling pot, add extra vegetables such as carrots or celery. Make an extra portion, because the chili tastes almost better the next day.

Frequently asked questions

Can the dish be made over a fire?

Yes. Use a large heavy-bottomed pot, brown the meat, add the rest and let the chili simmer gently over the embers until the sauce thickens.

How long should the chili simmer?

About 30 to 40 minutes over low heat, so the flavours develop and the sauce thickens.

Can I make the dish more filling?

Yes. Add extra vegetables such as carrots or celery to make the dish even more nourishing and filling.

Camino King

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Michael walked his first Camino in 2016 and has kept going ever since. He writes about the routes, the gear and everything that makes a long walking day good. If it is here, it has been walked, worn or weighed.

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Chili con Carne for the Campfire

Ingredients

How to make it

Tips for the trail

Frequently asked questions

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