Camping Meal Prep Ideas: Simple and Delicious Recipes

Camping Meal Prep Ideas: Simple and Delicious Recipes

Meal Preps for Camping: Simple and Delicious Recipes

Camping is all about enjoying nature, and having prepped meals can make your outdoor experience stress-free and fun. These easy-to-prepare recipes are perfect for cooking over a campfire or with minimal equipment.

8 Camping-Friendly Meal Prep Ideas

  • Foil packet dinners
  • Pre-made burritos
  • Campfire chilli
  • Veggie skewers
  • Overnight oats with fruits
  • Instant noodle cups
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches
  • S’mores kits

Recipe 1: Foil Packet Dinners

Foil Packet Dinners

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, onions)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cut two large pieces of aluminium foil.
  2. Divide the chicken, potatoes, and mixed vegetables between the two foil sheets.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Wrap tightly and cook over a campfire or on a grill for 20–25 minutes.

Recipe 2: Pre-Made Burritos

Pre-Made Burritos

Ingredients:

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup black beans (canned, drained)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Lay each tortilla flat and layer the rice, black beans, salsa, and shredded cheese in the centre.
  2. Roll the tortilla tightly and wrap each burrito in foil.
  3. Store in a cooler or backpack. Heat on a campfire grill or eat cold.

Recipe 3: Campfire Chilli

Campfire Chilli

Ingredients:

  • 500g minced beef
  • 1 can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, cook the minced beef over a campfire until browned.
  2. Add the onion and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve hot with bread or tortilla chips.

Recipe 4: Veggie Skewers

Veggie Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 courgette (sliced into rounds)
  • 1 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
  • 1 red onion (cut into chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Thread the vegetables onto skewers.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook over a campfire or on a grill for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Recipe 5: Overnight Oats with Fruits

Overnight Oats with Fruits

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup mixed fruits (e.g., berries, banana slices)
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

  1. Combine oats, milk, and honey in a jar or container.
  2. Top with mixed fruits and seal the jar.
  3. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning.

Recipe 6: Instant Noodle Cups

Instant Noodle Cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet instant noodles
  • 1/2 cup dehydrated vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the noodles, vegetables, soy sauce, and chilli flakes in a heatproof cup or jar.
  2. Add boiling water, cover, and let sit for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Stir and enjoy.

Recipe 7: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices of cheddar cheese

Instructions:

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place a slice of cheese between two slices of bread (butter side out).
  3. Cook on a campfire grill for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden and melted.

Recipe 8: S’mores Kits

S’mores Kits

Ingredients:

  • 8 graham crackers
  • 4 marshmallows
  • 4 pieces of chocolate

Instructions:

  1. Place a marshmallow on a stick and toast it over a campfire until golden.
  2. Sandwich the marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers.
  3. Press gently and enjoy.

Tips for Camping Meal Prep

  • Pre-Chop and Pack: Prepare and chop ingredients at home to save time at the campsite.
  • Invest in Reusable Containers: Use durable containers to store meals and minimise waste.
  • Plan for Easy Cleanup: Foil and one-pot meals make cleaning up quick and easy.

You can purchase Deer & Oak kitchenware though our website at deerandoak.co.uk or through Amazon UK at amazon.co.uk


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