Spanish Chickpea and Chorizo Stew
This Spanish Chickpea and Chorizo Stew is a one-pot camping dinner of smoky chorizo, creamy chickpeas, tomatoes, and sweet peppers that simmers together to make a hearty, savory meal for cool evenings outdoors.
Dutch oven cooking opens up some of the best meals you can make at camp, from slow-simmered stews to cornbread and fresh-baked desserts. These Dutch oven camping recipes are built for outdoor cooking, whether you’re working with hot coals, a campfire or a sturdy camp stove.
This Spanish Chickpea and Chorizo Stew is a one-pot camping dinner of smoky chorizo, creamy chickpeas, tomatoes, and sweet peppers that simmers together to make a hearty, savory meal for cool evenings outdoors.
Built for the campsite, Dutch Oven Cowboy Enchilada Bake stacks tortillas, ground beef, beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese in a Dutch oven and bakes them over the campfire to a bubbly, scoopable casserole.
Smoky sausage and hearty red beans simmer with bold Cajun spices in a Dutch oven for an easy, one-pot camping dinner that can be served straight from the pot.
Bold Spanish chorizo, sweet peppers, and saffron rice simmer together in a Dutch oven over campfire coals for an easy, colorful one-pot meal that channels rustic paella vibes.
Creamy polenta layered with roasted balsamic vegetables and gooey mozzarella, baked in a Dutch oven for a vegetarian camp dinner that’s both hearty and elegant.
Crunchy, nutty Herbed Sunflower Seed Crackers—flecked with fresh herbs and baked in a Dutch oven—make a wholesome, gluten-free camping snack that’s sturdy enough for dipping, packing, and sharing.
Savory, tangy Dill Pickle Cheddar Snack Muffins combine cheddar and crunchy pickles into tender muffins with browned edges—baked in a Dutch oven for an easy lunch or snack that travels well.
Sage Parmesan Campfire Scones are savory, tender rounds baked over the fire, flavored with aromatic sage and nutty parmesan for a warm, salty finish during a slow morning.
Golden cornbread studded with sharp cheddar and jalapeño, baked in a Dutch oven until crispy-edged and moist inside — a classic campside side dish that pairs well with a bubbling pot of chili.
This hearty, creamy stroganoff combines turkey and earthy wild mushrooms in a tangy sour-cream–style sauce, all simmered in a Dutch oven for a comforting camp lunch.