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Camping Walking Tacos

September 23, 2025

This classic cool weather dish is a great treat for fall camping!

Camping Walking Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 quart turkey, chicken or beef stock
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 can each pinto, black and kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Individual bags of corn chips
  • Shredded cheese, chopped white onion and fresh or sweet-heat jalapeños for garnish

Directions:

At home:

1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and cook ground meat, onion and garlic until meat is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Add meat mixture to crock pot with peppers, celery, tomatoes, stock and beans.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place in a portable container and refrigerate.

At camp:
1. Place chili in a cast iron pot set over a medium high grill and heat until bubbling, stirring occasionally.
2. Open a chip bag from the top and fold over the edges, then ladle a scoop or two of chili into the bag.


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