Camping Chili

20 min

6 servings

Make this quick and easy chili to fuel your crew for more swimming and hiking adventures! It’s a one pot wonder, that’s got less sodium, less fat, and more protein than the prepared canned stuff. Customize with your favourite toppings and you’ve got a gourmet camping meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
  • 1 pkg (26 oz/750 g) frozen mixed vegetables, about 6 cups
  • 3 tbsp Chili Seasoning or Fajita Seasoning
  • 1 can (796 ml/27 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (540 ml/18 ml) unsalted kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Crumble in beef and stir-fry 4–5 min. Stir in veggies and seasoning; cook 4 min until veggies are softened.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and beans to pan; simmer 10 min, stirring often.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 380, Fat 14 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g (Fiber 11 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 25 g.

Tips

Put a bag of frozen vegetables in your cooler while camping to help keep everything else nice and cold!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup unsalted corn tortilla chips.