Introduction
Camping tacos are a popular meal option for campers because they are simple to prepare, require little equipment, and can be tailored to individual tastes. Tortillas, ground beef or chicken, beans, cheese, and any additional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce are the basic ingredients for camping tacos.
Camping tacos are a delicious and filling way to spend time in the great outdoors. They are also simple to clean, making them an excellent camping meal option.
The Following Are The Basic Ingredients For Camping Tacos:
- Tortillas
- Beef or chicken ground
- Beans (such as black beans or refried beans)
- Cheese (such as shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Guacamole or avocado
- Salsa
- The sour cream
- Spicy sauce (optional)
Camping tacos, on the other hand, are highly customizable, and you can use a variety of ingredients to suit your tastes. You can, for example, use different types of meat, such as pork or shrimp, or add other toppings, such as jalapeos or cilantro. The key is to keep the ingredients simple and easy to prepare while still producing delicious and satisfying results.
Traditional Tacos for Camping
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef or chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 head of lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 8-10 small tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook until the ground meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the black beans to combine with the meat in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the beans are thoroughly heated.
- Warm the tortillas directly on the campfire grate or on the grill.
- Add a scoop of the meat and bean mixture to each tortilla, then top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.
- Enjoy with any desired condiments, such as salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce!
Camping Tacos with Shrimp and Avocado
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 8-10 small tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Add the black beans to the skillet with the shrimp and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the beans are thoroughly heated.
- Warm the tortillas directly on the campfire grate or on the grill.
- To make the tacos, spoon a scoop of the shrimp and bean mixture into each tortilla, then top with diced avocado, cilantro, and red onion.
- Enjoy with any desired condiments, such as salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce!
Camping Tacos for Vegetarians
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 head of lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 8-10 small tortillas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the black beans are heated through.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa to combine with the beans in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
- Warm the tortillas directly on the campfire grate or on the grill.
- Add a scoop of the quinoa and bean mixture to each tortilla, then top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.
- Enjoy with any desired condiments, such as salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce!
