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Frugal and Easy Camping Meals

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Make your next camping trip a snap with these Frugal and Easy Camping Meals.
camping recipe collage of breakfast, lunch and dinner

We are members of several online camping groups with members who camp all over the world. As camping gains popularity, more and more people are joining these groups and forums to seek answers and connect with other campers.

We see the same questions asked over and over from people who are new to camping. One of those questions is ‘What are some easy camping meals for our first trip?’

Here are our suggestions for simple but frugal weekend camping meals.

How to Cook Camping Meals

There are several ways to prepare food when you are out camping. You can use a campfire.

Campfire cooking is done by using a stick, using a pie iron, wrapping something in foil and placing in the fire pit, or grilling something on a grate placed over the fire.
collage of ways to cook food while camping

Other methods of preparing food while camping include the use of a gas or charcoal grill or a Dutch oven with charcoal.

You can also use a pan or skillet over a burner on a camping stove or in an RV.

We use all of these methods to prepare our food when we are out at the campground.

Great Camping Dinners

Dinner is the meal that most people struggle with, whether at home or while camping.

It is our favorite meal because it is the largest meal of the day and it has the most variety to it.
man enjoying a bowl of stew while camping

Our go-to quick meal is stew and rolls.

This easy dinner only requires two products: DINTY MOORE® Beef Stew and refrigerated crescent rolls or biscuits.
Dinty Moore Beef Stew camping meal

DINTY MOORE® Beef Stew comes in multiple sizes. The large can is perfect for feeding a family of four and the smaller can is good for a couple. We just open up the can and place the stew in a pot to heat up over the campfire. DINTY MOORE® Beef Stew is an easy camping dinner solution that is hearty. It contains real meat, potatoes, and vegetables. You can pick up DINTY MOORE® products at your favorite local grocery store and get product savings here with Checkout 51.
Dinty Moore Beef Stew heated up over a campfire

Campfire Rolls

We cook rolls over the campfire. This is done by covering the end of a stick with foil.

Open up a can of refrigerated crescent rolls or biscuits and wrap two rolls around the end of the stick.  We have found that it is best to work the dough with your hands, molding it around the stick for about 30 seconds. This is to ensure that it stays on the stick while roasting.
roll dough wrapped around a stick roasting over a campfire

Cook the rolls over the fire just as you would toast a marshmallow. It is important to roll the stick around so that you do not burn the dough.

These turn out to be cone-shaped which you can fill with the stew or just pull apart and eat. These rolls are so much fun to eat.
stew and rolls being cooked over a campfire

More Camping Dinner Ideas

Tired of regular old hot dogs? We like to make Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs over the campfire.

You can find that recipe here. You should also check out our Whole Chicken roasted in the campfire.
bacon wrapped hot dog with cheese and condiments

Camping Lunches

Grilled Mini Pizza Buns are easy to make over the campfire. Use a pie iron to make grilled sandwiches.

Put out bread and fixings and let each person create their own sandwiches.

We had fun making these Reuben Sandwiches.
individual pepperoni pizzas

Camping Breakfast Food

Everyone loves bacon and eggs for breakfast.

Have you ever tried to make bacon and eggs in a paper bag? You can cook an egg in a pie iron to add to a breakfast sandwich.

If you happen to have a Dutch oven, you should make Mountain Man breakfast.
eggs and bacon cooked in a bag
cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew

What are your favorite easy camping meals to make when you camp?
collage of easy camping meals

More Easy Camping Meals and Desserts

Chicken & Vegetables
Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Frozen Pizza over the Campfire
Chocolate Frosting S’mores
Grilled S’more Nachos
Campfire Cookies

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Comments

  1. Jaclyn Anne says

    May 14, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    I love Dinty Moore stew but I haven't had it in years - thank you for the reminder! And it really is perfect for camping!
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      It brings back memories, doesn't it?
      Reply
  2. Victoria Sconion says

    May 15, 2018 at 8:18 am

    You are the best! I'm bookmarking your blog because we will be living in an RV full time and this summer we will be traveling and camping (even with the RV we will be still using tents). I wasn't sure what meals to make and this is awesome!
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 15, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Victoria. Maybe our paths will cross one day on the road.
      Reply
  3. Karen Dawkins says

    May 15, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    This post took me back to my childhood. Love these recipes... and the Dinty Moore beef stew (also a childhood memory).
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 16, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      Great memories!
      Reply
  4. Merry Kuchle says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    These are great ideas! I am going to buy some rolls to cook over the campfire this summer. I completely forgot we used to do that when I was a kid.
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 17, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      Enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    I love camp food. Canned foods are super easy and of course won't go bad so they are great to use. I suggest banana boats for dessert.
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 17, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Banana boats are the best!
      Reply
  6. Jamie H says

    May 30, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up at The Pretty Pintastic Party! We love camping, so we'll be featuring your post at the party this weekend! I hope you'll stop by, grab a featured badge, and link up some more great posts!
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks, Jamie!
      Reply
  7. krystal says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    You make it look so simple! Everything looks really good - can't wait to camp this summer!
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      I know!
      Reply
  8. Myrah Duque says

    May 31, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    You had me at Frugal and easy! Camp food is so delicious! We take with us lots of can food, haven't tried Dinty Moore yet though.
    Reply
    • letscampsmore says

      May 31, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      It's GOOD!
      Reply

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