Favorite Camping Recipes

Looking to add some new flavors to your next outdoor adventure? Camping trips are the perfect time to enjoy delicious meals cooked over an open fire or portable stove. In this recipe, we’ll share a tasty dish that is sure to become a favorite on your camping menu. Whether you’re in the mountains, by the lake, or in a cozy backyard, these camping recipes are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Get ready to delight your fellow campers with this mouthwatering dish: Campfire Dutch Oven Lasagna.

**Campfire Dutch Oven Lasagna**

**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (24 ounces) of your favorite marinara sauce
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish

**Instructions:**
1. Heat your Dutch oven over the campfire or on a portable stove. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the marinara sauce and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients and let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Break three lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and layer them on top of the sauce in the Dutch oven. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles.
5. Continue layering with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat the layers starting with the remaining lasagna noodles until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
6. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid, ensuring a tight seal. If cooking over a campfire, you can also place hot coals on top of the lid to create an oven-like environment.
7. Let the Dutch oven lasagna cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking occasionally to make sure it’s not burning. The lasagna is ready when the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Once cooked, carefully remove the Dutch oven from the heat source. Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and added flavor.

Enjoy this comforting and satisfying Campfire Dutch Oven Lasagna with friends and family under the stars. The layers of cheesy goodness and savory meat sauce combine to create a hearty meal that will warm both your body and soul. This recipe is versatile, so feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to suit your taste preferences. Happy camping and happy cooking!