Camping out? Try these easy Dutch oven camping recipes. They're super satisfying and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
24 Dutch Oven Camping Recipes to Make over the Fire
Updated on Jan. 30, 2024
Hot dogs, gorp and s’mores are great, but if you’re looking for stuff that’ll stick to your ribs, put these recipes on your camping meal plan and a Dutch oven on your camping checklist.
All you need to make these recipes are some easy-to-tote ingredients and a roaring fire (and your camping Dutch oven, of course). Then get ready for compliments—these soups, stews and one-pot dinners for groups are bound to become everybody’s favorite camping meals. (Be sure to save room for campsite desserts!)
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Ham and Lentil Soup
This tasty Dutch oven soup recipe is a combination of two soup recipes I came across and adapted. It will keep your family filled up on a cool night of camping. —Andi Haug, Hendrum, Minnesota
1/22
2/22
Quicker Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ready in just 30 minutes, this homey meal relies on convenience items and timesaving drop-style dumplings. It couldn’t be any easier! —Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 330 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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3/22
Grilled Seasoned Bratwurst
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cook these bratwurst in your Dutch oven first. Then you can quickly brown them on the grill. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 bratwurst equals 533 calories, 27 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 825 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.
4/22
One-Pot Spaghetti Dinner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mamma mia! What’s the secret to this one-pot spaghetti? A homemade jar sauce and a one-pot cooking method makes this an easy camping recipe. —Carol Benzel-Schmidt, Stanwood, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 414 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein.
5/22
Beef Noodle Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious soup only takes minutes—but tastes as if it simmers all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 144 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
6/22
Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn’t take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such as canned soup and processed cheese, simplify the prep and make it easy to cook at a campsite. —Tammy Condit, League City, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 296 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
7/22
Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Before you leave for your camping trip, prep the veggies and make the spice blend. Then this hearty Moroccan chickpea stew is basically a dump Dutch oven dinner! —Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 217 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 7g protein.
8/22
Sausage and Kale Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When I have time to prepare dried beans, I do—but don't worry if you don't. Canned beans are just as good. —Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 217 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
9/22
Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make it because it's so easy and very flavorful. —Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 283 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 11g fiber), 9g protein.
For more meat-free meals, check out these vegetarian Dutch oven recipes.
10/22
Beef and Shells
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fix this supper when I'm pressed for time. It's as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 344 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
11/22
Tortellini Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I've found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
12/22
White Bean and Sausage Soup
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while I do other things, such as baking bread, crafting or even cleaning the house. —Glenna Reimer, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 19g protein.
13/22
Spiced-Up Healthy Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This Dutch oven dinner has been a hit with family and friends. It’s spicy, low-fat and filled with good-for-you ingredients. —Diane Tayman, Dixon, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 156 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
14/22
Hearty Penne Beef
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty penne beef recipe is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here—it’s tasty, easy and a smart way to sneak in some spinach for extra nutrition. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 482 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
15/22
Italian Chicken Stew
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband enjoys preparing this satisfying stew because it’s so easy to make. With warm Italian bread, it’s a winner on a cooler day. —Jo Calizzi, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 475 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 11g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
16/22
Sloppy Joe Stew
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This old-fashioned stew has a slightly sweet taste from the addition of canned corn. Your camping neighbors will smell this simmering and come over to check it out! —Clair Long, Destrehan, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 353 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 666mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
17/22
Cashew Rice Pilaf
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On a camping trip, this hearty Dutch oven dinner will be a nice change of pace from beef jerky and trail mix. —Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 287 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
18/22
Spicy Potato Soup
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy family recipe is a cinch to make at a campground. Feel free to increase the hot pepper sauce or add your favorite herbs if you want more kick. — Audrey Wall, Industry, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
19/22
Friendship Soup Mix
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts) per batch
From the Recipe Creator:
Pack a jar of soup fixin’s plus ground beef and a can of tomatoes, and you’ll have an easy and delicious camping dinner ready to go. —Wendy Taylor, Mason City, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 166 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 883mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
20/22
Pumpkin Chili
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This uniquely spiced chili is loaded with pantry ingredients, making it a terrific camping recipe. —Betty Butler, Greencastle, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 293 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1034mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
21/22
22/22
Venison Stew
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had no choice but to learn to cook many years ago while my wife recuperated from surgery. But I found I really enjoyed trying different recipes and adapting them to my own taste—that's how my now-famous venison stew recipe came to be! —Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 271 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
