Campfire Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes are made for outdoor cooking. They’re smoky, saucy and simple to prep. Perfect for a family-friendly meal after a day of adventure.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground beef I used lean ground beef
- 1 red pepper cut into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion small or medium, chopped
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ Cup ketchup
- 4 buns to serve
Optional Extras
- 1 Splash apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar white or brown
- ½ Teaspoon chili powder or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your campfire or heat a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over your camp stove.
- When your skillet is hot, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and keep cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix in everything else apart from the buns and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Lightly toast the buns on the campfire.
- Serve the sloppy joes on the toasted buns.
Notes
Toast buns last: They’ll burn quickly, so keep an eye on them.
Use lean ground beef: It keeps the mixture flavorful without getting greasy.
Thicken it up: Keep simmering the mixture until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste as you go: Adjust sweetness or spice before serving.
Pre-chop at home: Save time at the campsite by prepping veggies in advance.
Use lean ground beef: It keeps the mixture flavorful without getting greasy.
Thicken it up: Keep simmering the mixture until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste as you go: Adjust sweetness or spice before serving.
Pre-chop at home: Save time at the campsite by prepping veggies in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1148mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1334IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 14mg
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