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This isn’t my typical meal, but I’ll tell you what – my kids LOVED it! It was very quick and easy to make – I even let my husband throw it together. You can also make this over the fire with a rack that sits on the fire and skillet. Either way you make it, it is fun and delicious!
Chili Campfire Bake Recipe
This isn’t my typical meal, but I’ll tell you what – my kids LOVED it! It was very quick and easy to make – I even let my husband throw it together. You can also make this over the fire with a rack that sits on the fire and skillet
Serving
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 15 ounces chili
- 7 ounces corn chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt, to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- Pour the whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter).
- Pour 3 cups of cold water into skillet. Make sure the water covers the pasta.
- Turn the burner to high, then set your timer for 10 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste).
- Cook on high, stirring occasionally until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add chili and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and top with corn chips and Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 556 kcal · Carbohydrates: 84 g · Protein: 18 g · Fat: 17 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 20 mg · Sodium: 308 mg · Potassium: 460 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 863 IU · Vitamin C: 102 mg · Calcium: 216 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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Made this for the family
Was a big hit and so fast and easy to make.
What is your favorite brand of chili from a can?
We usually buy Hormel or Stagg Chili.
How many does this serve?
This is about 6 servings.
Normal with beans
This was a bit odd. I will try again but I’ll half the macaroni. The pictures here seem heavily “chili” like but using the exact measurements, mine was very heavy on the noodles and sparse on the chili. Otherwise, it’s an easy and tasty (if you add a bunch of condiments like I did- onion, sour cream, avocado etc.) dish for camping. It’s not fun to clean up the pot though if you are tent camping 😉
Hi Tara. You can totally add more than 1 can of chili for your liking. And we totally agree on cleaning the pot with tent camping. We come prepared to wash the pot though!
So, you are NOT cooking this over a campfire as the name implies? My campfire is made from wood. No burner to “turn to high.” Love the idea but need to adjust to a wood fire.
In the top of the post it tells you how to cook it over the fire – You can also make this over the fire with a rack that sits on the fire and skillet. Hope this helps. You will of course need a rack. We use one when we go camping and cook over the fire.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Folding-Campfire-X-Large/dp/B074MZCNWJ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1535400026&sr=8-9&keywords=campfire+cooking+rack
How long do you simmer it when you put the chili in?
Just until it’s heated through really well. Maybe for a minute or two.