Best 8 Campfire Beans Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful outdoor culinary experience with our diverse collection of campfire bean recipes. From classic baked beans enriched with bacon and brown sugar to zesty Mexican beans bursting with corn and peppers, our recipes cater to varied tastes and dietary preferences. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, ensuring everyone can savor the campfire bean magic. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste profile, making your camping trip or backyard gathering a memorable one. So, gather your ingredients, light up the campfire, and embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable campfire bean recipes.


This article includes recipes for:


* **Classic Baked Beans:** A timeless campfire staple, these baked beans are simmered in a sweet and smoky sauce, featuring bacon, brown sugar, and a hint of molasses.


* **Mexican Beans:** Inspired by traditional Mexican flavors, this recipe combines pinto beans, corn, peppers, and a blend of spices for a vibrant and zesty dish.


* **Vegetarian Baked Beans:** A hearty and flavorful option for vegetarians, these baked beans are packed with protein-rich beans, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce.


* **Vegan Baked Beans:** Created for those following a vegan lifestyle, this recipe features plant-based ingredients such as chickpeas, black beans, and a rich tomato-based sauce.


* **Cowboy Beans:** A hearty and rustic dish, cowboy beans are slow-cooked with ground beef, bacon, and a medley of beans, resulting in a smoky and satisfying meal.


* **Three-Bean Salad:** A refreshing and colorful salad featuring three types of beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing, perfect for a light summer meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAMPFIRE BEANS



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Served with cheese-topped corn bread, this is delicious!-Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 pound uncooked bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices, cooked and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Add cooked beef, bacon and bratwurst. Stir in all of the beans. , Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CAMPFIRE HAMBURGER AND BEANS



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Although I did make this "car camping", when my sons were young, it is a quick and easy, at home, top of the stove, one skillet dish. Sometimes, I use bacon, sometimes not. You might want to use less catsup, sugar, and molasses if you want it less sweet.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 1 pan of HamburgerBeans, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon (optional)
1 lb ground chuck
1 large onion (chopped)
1 (18 ounce) jar baked beans (I use B&M beans)
1 teaspoon dry mustard (like Coleman's)
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dark molasses

Steps:

  • If using bacon, cut into 1" strips crosswise and saute over medium heat with onions until translucent, then add beef. Otherwise start with next step.
  • Cook beef and onions over medium high heat until onions are done, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Drain fat. (I tilt the pan, and use a turkey baster to get rid of the excess fat.).
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir, mixing throughly, and turn heat to low.
  • Continue cooking until hot and bubbly (15-30 minutes), then serve in bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 682.5, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.2, Protein 26.6

CAMPFIRE BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups dried pinto beans
1 whole ham hock
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 whole onion, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks or particles. Place the beans in a stockpot with the ham hock and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure the water level is fine. Add more water as needed.
  • Throw in the garlic, red bell peppers and onions. Cover and continue cooking for another hour or two, remembering to check the water level.
  • Add the chili powder, black pepper, and salt (or more to taste). Then cover and cook until the beans are lovely and tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. The liquid should be very thick and stew-like, not thin like a soup.
  • Serve with cornbread as a meal, or spoon on top of nachos, tacos, etc.

CAMPFIRE BEANS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 10h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a cast-iron pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until beginning to soften and become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the beans and 5 cups water to the pot, stirring to combine. Bring the beans to a boil, reduce the heat and cover. Cook over medium-low heat until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

CAMPFIRE BAKED BEANS WITH PUFFED RICE TOPPING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, diced, cooked and drained (3 tablespoons bacon grease reserved)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Three 15-ounce cans pork and beans, 1 can drained of juice
3/4 cup raisins, chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt and pepper
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup diced hamburger buns
1/4 cup cooked, diced bacon
11 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, melted
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the baked beans: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add the reserved bacon grease and the onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the beans and stir. Add the raisins, maple syrup, bacon, chili powder and some salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 20 minutes, until thick, stirring often to avoid sticking. Meanwhile, make the topping.
  • For the puffed rice topping: In a bowl, mix together the rice cereal, hamburger buns, bacon, melted butter and some salt and pepper. Pour into a medium cast-iron skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring, until light brown, about 15 minutes. Pour the topping over the beans and enjoy.

CAMPFIRE GREEN BEANS



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Five minute preparation at home, then into a plastic baggie for transport, and heat over an open fire!!! Yum!!! Please don't try to use frozen green beans - it just doesn't work. You can turn this dish into a complete meal by adding sliced sauteed chicken.

Provided by GIGI29715

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup slivered almonds
3 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil, then mix in onion, garlic, and almonds. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet with lid and cook for 3 minutes, stirring a few times so mixture doesn't burn. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish and place in refrigerator to cool. When cool, pack into a resealable bag.
  • At campsite, heat a skillet over the fire or camp stove, dump in contents of bag, and cook just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 673.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

CAMPFIRE BEANS



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Make and share this Campfire Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
1 lb bacon, chopped (or salt pork)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
3 whole jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot with a tight-fitting cover and add enough water to cover beans by about 2 inches.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon, onion, and garlic in a medium cast iron frying pan and brown the mixture, while stirring, over medium heat.
  • Add bacon mixture to beans.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 3 hours total cooking time, adding more hot water if needed.
  • Add chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and jalapeno peppers.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 967.8, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2, Protein 11.2

CAMPFIRE BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
1 pound bacon (or salt pork), chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
3 whole jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot with a tight-fitting cover and add enough water to cover beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, place bacon, onion, and garlic in a medium cast iron frying pan and brown the mixture, while stirring, over medium heat. Add bacon mixture to beans. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 3 hours total cooking time, adding more hot water if needed. Add chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and jalapeno peppers. Simmer for another 10 minutes and then serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of beans. The best beans for campfire cooking are small, dry beans such as pinto beans, black beans, or navy beans. Avoid using large, starchy beans like kidney beans or lima beans, as they take longer to cook and may not fully soften over a campfire.
  • Soak your beans overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender. If you don't have time to soak your beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven. You'll need a pot that's big enough to hold all of your ingredients and allow for some room for expansion as the beans cook.
  • Season your beans well. Beans can be bland on their own, so be sure to season them generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add vegetables, meat, or other ingredients to your beans for extra flavor.
  • Cook your beans over low heat. Beans take a long time to cook, so be patient. Cook them over low heat for at least 2 hours, or until they are tender. You can speed up the cooking time by adding a pressure cooker lid to your pot.

Conclusion:

Campfire beans are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a pot of beans that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're planning a camping trip, be sure to add campfire beans to your menu.

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