Campfire Goulash: Chaos in a Pot and Much More than Slop!

 

This goulash chili is shockingly easy to make—so easy that even a raccoon could probably do it if it had opposable thumbs. Grab a can of beans, a potato, a little onion, some beef, tomatoes, maybe toss in some extra vegetables if you’re feeling fancy, a bouillon cube, and a handful of pasta shells.

Throw everything into a pot, bring it to a boil, and give it a stir so it looks like it actually belongs together. Then turn it down to a simmer. I simmered mine for about an hour, tossing in garlic, some chili powder, and whatever else tickled my fancy. Honestly, you don’t really need a recipe here—if you want exact instructions, just Google “chili.”

The best part? If you’re camp cooking, you basically only need a pot, a knife, and a few canned things you probably already have lying around. Didn’t bring meat? No worries, you’re either a vegetarian… or a very forgetful camper. Just swap in extra beans and veggies—it works. I once did something like that with some monks in the California mountains. No meat, just good vibes and hearty beans.

Camping chili: easy, forgiving, and slightly magical. Also, it makes you feel like a wilderness wizard.