snowy wooden picnic bench with two bowls of chili in transparent bowls

30 Minute Camp Chili

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Winter is the time for comfort meals, so don’t even think about worrying about the calories. Eating a surplus amount of food is actually beneficial for those winter adventures; it ensures that you’re able to sustain your body temperature and maintain your energy levels. So, do yourself a favor: grab a bowl and fuel up with a hot meal. We promise that your body will thank you for it.

Camp cooking setup with a pot of chili on a portable stove outdoors.

If you’re hoping to have a quick, hearty meal at the campsite, look no further. One pot meal – check! Ingredients you can prep in advance –check! When you've got lots of hungry people to feed, chopping your veggies in advance can make this chili can be a huge time-saver. Plus, the lack of excess dishes and cutting boards will cut down the hassle of dish duty later on.

Equipment Required:

Ingredients

Serves: 6 People

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can of kidney beans (rinsed and dried)
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (30 oz / 780 mL)
  • 4 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp of chilli powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp of paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Directions

  1. In large pot over medium heat, add ground beef, diced pepper and onion. Stir until beef has browned and the veggies have begun to soften.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to the pot and allow to come to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Spoon into bowls and serve as-is, with bread for dipping, or with your choice of toppings.

Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onion are classics, but if you want to feel the heat despite the snow, throw on some chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to give your chili an extra kick.

Substitutions:

  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken or ground pork
  • Ditch the carton of broth and opt for bouillon cubes or paste – an easy swap that saves you space and just needs water



  • Person spooning chili into a Snapfold bowl in a snowy outdoor setting
  • Person holding a bowl of chili in a snapfold bowl over a portable propoane stove in a snowy setting
  • Hand sprinkling shredded cheese onto a bowl of chili on a wooden picnic bench in a snowy setting
  • Hand holding a bowl of chili with shredded cheese over a fire in a snowy setting
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