Campfire Coffee Can Casserole
Transform your next outdoor adventure into a gourmet experience with this hearty Campfire Coffee Can Casserole! Perfect for camping enthusiasts, this one-dish wonder combines savory ground beef, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic and onions, all smothered in creamy mushroom soup and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Cooked directly in an upcycled coffee can over hot embers, this unique campfire recipe is as fun to make as it is flavorful to eat. With minimal prep and a rustic, smoky finish, it's the ultimate comfort food for the great outdoors. Gather around the fire and savor the simplicity of this satisfying, family-friendly meal that’s sure to become a campsite favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Instructions
1. Prepare a clean, empty coffee can for cooking. If the coffee can has any coating on the inside, line it with aluminum foil to avoid any unwanted chemicals leaching into your food.
2. Heat a campfire or grill to medium heat. Allow the flames to die down until you have consistent, hot embers or coals.
3. In a skillet on the campfire or a portable stove, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, browned ground beef, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
5. Add the cream of mushroom soup to the bowl and stir until the mixture is evenly coated.
6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared coffee can. Top with cubed butter and shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Cover the coffee can tightly with foil or its lid, ensuring that no steam can escape.
8. Place the coffee can directly onto the embers or coals. Cook for 45-60 minutes, turning the can every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
9. Carefully remove the can from the heat using tongs or heat-resistant gloves. Let it cool slightly before removing the lid or foil.
10. Stir the casserole to mix in the melted cheese. Serve hot and enjoy your rustic campfire meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.7 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.3 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 4632 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.2 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1228 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 4641 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
