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I like to make a big pot of chili at home so all I have to do is heat it up when at the campsite and serve it over some Fritos with some shredded cheese.

There's nothing better than a steak cooked at a campsite. I bring a burger pattie to grill for the kids and make DH and I a great steak. We LOVE corn on the cob grilled, and add some pre-made potato salad and you've got yourself an awesome meal. We usually only camp for 2 nights, so it's not a big deal to pre-marinate our steaks and preseason a hamburger or two, so all we have to do is throw it on the grill.

The chili idea could also be done with pot roast or stew or even a hearty soup that you bring from home...especially easy if you make it ahead and freeze it so that it's thawed by the time you are at your camp site. I also love HEB's pre-cooked brisket. If you wrap it really good in foil, you can throw it on the fire to warm it up, add some ranch style beans and some slaw and you have a great meal, and the leftover brisket makes great sandwiches too - especially if you make some au jus gravy that you can heat up simply for French Dips.

Do you see the theme of pre-made foods? Not necessarily all pre-cooked from the store, but a little prep before the trip will make your life very simple at the campsite. Again, since we tend to only go for 2 nights, our food needs are pretty simple...what kid or adult doesn't love a hot dog cooked over the campfire!? I have a camp stove but don't even bother with it most trips. It's just too fun to cook on the fire and keep it simple.

Happy camping and have fun!!!

~Amy