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Venison campfire nachos in a dutch oven.

Campfire Nachos with Venison

Kate Schat
Make a big pot of hearty venison nachos out on the range. It's perfect for a warm meal when out hunting or camping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 653 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven (I used a 9 quart)
  • Charcoal/coals (20-24)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground venison or beef/any red meat
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 bags tortilla chips
  • 1 lb cheese

Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Fresh salad greens
  • 2 - 3 tomatoes diced
  • Salsa
  • Avocado diced (or guacamole)

Instructions
 

  • Get a good fire going heat up coals/charcoal.
  • Brown venison in a skillet over the fire; use grill if necessary, constantly turning meat to not burn. Once browned, stir in taco seasoning.
  • Heat refried beans separately or stir into cooked meat.
  • Line Dutch oven with parchment paper. Place a good half of chips in Dutch oven.
  • Begin layering: half the cheese, half the meat, some refried beans and add another quarter of the chips, quarter of the cheese, some beans. Finish with remaining chips, meat/beans and end with cheese.
  • Place bed of 16 hot coals evenly dispersed underneath dutch oven. Make sure coals are hot but not on fire. This can’t be stressed enough or nachos will burn. Place the remaining coals on top of the lid. Let sit for 5-10 minutes and check on them. If they need more time give it to them but be careful not to overdo it. Nachos cook fast!
  • Carefully with oven mitt and lid lifter take off lid and place to one side. You can leave them in Dutch oven or lift carefully with parchment paper and place in a waiting bowl.
  • When you’re ready to serve it up, add your sour cream, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce on top.

Notes

  • Eating indoors? Layer on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake at 400°F for around 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 33gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 686IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 3mg
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