2 Easy Camping Recipes to Try This Fall: Picky Eaters Welcome!

Welcome!

My name is Kate, I’m 26, and I’ve been camping since I learned to walk.  My family loves all kinds of camping from staying in luxurious campers like the RVs for sale at Moore’s RV dealer, to roughing it with a tent and sleeping bags.  One of the most stressful things about camping is making sure everyone is fed.  If you’re like me, you have a picky eater — or two — in the family.  Here’s what I’ve learned over the years about cooking while at the campground and two easy camping recipes that everyone will love.

Recipe 1: Roasted Chicken and Veggies

(Picky eater suggestions in parenthesis)

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs – approximately 4-6 oz. per person should be plenty
• Whole Baby Carrots (can swap for corn on the cob or canned corn)
• Green Beans (cubed sweet potatoes, broccoli, or quartered red potatoes are good, too)
• Pearl Onions (exclude or swap for onion powder to get the flavor in there)
• Garlic
• Olive Oil

Instructions:

Do steps 1-7 before you even leave the house.  It will be SO much easier in the long run

1. Boil the chicken until just done and slice into strips.
2. Chop your veggies into bite-sized pieces
3. Make aluminum foil bowls and layer in the veggies (you can customize each packet for the individual, if you want).  You’ll want potatoes and carrots near the bottom with onions and green beans near the top.
4. Drizzle olive oil, add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste and toss lightly.
5. Layer chicken in on top.
6. Wrap up the foil bowl to cover everything and add two layers of heavy duty aluminum foil on the outside.  Label the top, so everyone knows whose is whose.
7. Store in the cooler or refrigerator until ready to cook.
8. To cook: Heat in the oven at 375, or directly over the campfire for approximately 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
9. Enjoy!

Recipe 2: Beef and Potatoes

I have yet to meet a picky eater who doesn’t like this option.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef – 4-6 oz. per person
• Russet potatoes
• Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Sour cream
• Garlic powder
• Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Do steps 1-6 before you even leave the house.

1. Brown the ground beef lightly and season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Piece the potatoes and cook individually in the microwave for 6 minutes, flip them over and repeat for 3 minutes.
3. Let the potatoes cool and then cube them or mash them, depending on what you like, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Make aluminum foil bowls and add in the potatoes and meat.
5. Wrap up the foil bowl to cover everything and add two layers of heavy duty aluminum foil on the outside.  Label the top, so everyone knows whose is whose.
6. Store in the cooler or refrigerator until ready to cook.
7. To cook: Place in the oven at 350, or over the fire, for 30-45 minutes, stirring the potatoes and meat occasionally.
8. Open the packets carefully and sprinkle the cheddar cheese over everything.  Close the packets and cook another 3-5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
9. Top with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!

There you have it!  I hope my two favorite easy camping recipes can help to make your next vacation more about relaxing and less about stressing over the next meal.  If you’re looking for the perfect fifth wheel, travel trailer, or motorhome to take on your next adventure, contact us at Moore’s RV and find the perfect fit for your family!