Name: Campfire Nachos
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 16 min
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)

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

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 CAMPFIRE NACHOS

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!

OTHER DELICIOUS SUMMER FOOD

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! This will be your go-to slaw for a dinner side, picnic fare and fish tacos!
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. Great for dinner any night of the week and potlucks, too!

Campfire Nachos

Only one pan is required for these irresistible nachos and they can be made on the stovetop, grill or even over a campfire!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how do i make campfire nachos

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Servings:

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!

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