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Campfire Nachos Recipe

July 24, 2016 by Megan Porta 4 Comments

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Only one pan is required for this irresistible Campfire Nachos recipe and they can be made on the stovetop, grill or even over a campfire!

Campfire nachos in a cast iron skillet

Campfire Nachos are my new favorite summer treat. One pan, a campfire and a heaping pile of delicious food is the best thing ever!

We are on Day 24 of our big summer adventure. It has certainly been an adventure. We’ve seen amazingly beautiful places and we have experienced some unexpected pitfalls, as well.

We have been making tons of easy recipes on the road and this has been one of our recent favorites. It requires very little chopping and all comes together in a single pan.

Dan and I sat down and devoured these delicious Campfire Nachos in a single meal. No judging. Being on the road works up an appetite!

Close up of campfire nachos focusing on jalapeno slice

HOW TO MAKE THIS CAMPFIRE NACHOS RECIPE

Making your own nachos in a cast iron skillet or a Dutch oven is perfect for outdoor nachos!

STEP 1

Spray a cast iron skillet with cooking spray. Cook the ground beef over medium heat (using grill, campfire or stovetop) until it is no longer pink. Create a hole in the center of the meat and add jalapeños and green onions.

Cook, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl and line the bottom of the hot skillet with chips.

STEP 2

Pour the ground beef-green onion mixture evenly over the chips. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and salsa/taco sauce. Dig in immediately!

RECIPE NOTES

  • These can be versatile and can be catered to your liking. Swap out the veggies for different ones or use a flavored variety of potato chip.
  • Replace ground beef with sausage or chicken, if desired.
  • Add avocados and sour cream to the top.
  • Place a lid over the nachos to trap the steam which will help the cheese to melt more quickly. Don’t have a lid? Use aluminum foil!

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN EAT CAMPFIRE NACHOS

That’s the beauty of the layers – stack them up, customize the ingredients, let them heat together and voila! You can feed approximately 4 people with this recipe!

ARE NACHOS GOOD EATEN COLD

I love to eat the nachos hot and right from the campfire. Much like cold pizza, there’s something I enjoy about eating nachos once they’ve cooled off and the cheese has hardened. You can enjoy leftovers for sure!

Hot sauce dripping onto campfire nachos

OTHER DELICIOUS SUMMER RECIPES

  • Throwing together a delicious Easy Coleslaw should be simple. This classic coleslaw contains shredded cabbage, creamy vinaigrette dressing and it’s not loaded down with mayo!
  • Cook the potatoes and eggs together in a single pot! It takes less than 30 minutes to make Potato Salad in your pressure cooker. This is the perfect party food or summer side dish!
  • Deviled Eggs are an American classic! Known best for their appearances at summer potlucks and Easter dinner, they are a delicious addition to any gathering. Deviled eggs are a simple, easy-to-make finger food that should not be underestimated!
  • Campfire Cones are a great summer treat for kids! Use berries to make a Fourth of July theme or use s’mores ingredients for a more classic dessert.
  • Make a favorite summer finger food in your Instant Pot: Perfectly cooked Corn on the Cob EVERY SINGLE TIME. Allow your pressure cooker simplify meal-time so you can enjoy every morsel of summer.
Hand holding chip full of nachos

Campfire Nachos Recipe

Only one pan is required for this irresistible campfire nachos recipe and they can be made on the stovetop, grill or even over a campfire!
3 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how do i make campfire nachos
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 909kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • salsa or taco sauce for drizzling, dipping

Instructions

  • In a cast-iron skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat (using grill, campfire or stovetop) until no longer pink. Create a hole in the center of the meat and add jalapeños and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl and line the bottom of the hot skillet with chips.
  • Pour the ground beef-green onion mixture evenly over the chips. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and salsa/taco sauce. Dig in immediately!

Notes

  • These can be versatile and can be catered to your liking. Swap out the veggies for different ones or use a flavored variety of potato chip.
  • Use sausage or chicken for the meat instead of ground beef or add avocados and sour cream to the top. Get creative!
  • Once the nachos are layered, try putting a lid over the top to trap the steam which will help the cheese to melt more quickly. Don’t have a lid? Use aluminum foil!

Nutrition

Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1101IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 577mg | Iron: 5mg

Filed Under: Appetizers, Popular, Snacks Tagged With: 30 Minutes or Less, Backyard BBQ, Campfire, Cheese, Comfort Food, Dinner, Fall, Finger Foods, Fourth of July, Grilling, Main, Mexican, Nachos, Pool Party, Summer, Tortilla Chips

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  1. Gary

    January 20, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love it

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      January 21, 2021 at 4:37 am

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Susan Ross

    October 28, 2020 at 2:47 am

    1 star
    Lettuce on nachos is gross. Who like hot wilted lettuce? And if it’s not hot an wilted then the nachos are not hot enough, yuck!

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      October 29, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Simple fix – omit the lettuce on yours! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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