Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There’s nothing better than a little comfort food around the campfire. This simple chili recipe from L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs guide and trip leader Seth R. is a one-pot wonder that warms you from the inside out – a hearty, filling camping dinner classic that requires you to operate a can opener and not much else. Served piping hot with a big hunk of pre-made cornbread on the side, it’s the perfect camping dinner for winding down after a long day spent playing outside.
See the full recipe below or get it here: llbean.com/llb/shop/1000010017
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef or meatless substitute
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
Lots of chopped garlic
12 oz. can black or kidney beans, drained
12 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is shimmering, brown ground beef or your favorite meatless substitute.
3. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to a large pot. Stir everything together.
3. Add one can beans, drained, and one can of diced tomatoes with all their juices.
4. Add chili powder and ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and cook until chili thickens, about 20 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, with a dollop of sour cream, and premade cornbread on the side.
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There’s nothing better than a little comfort food around the campfire. This simple chili recipe from L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs guide and trip leader Seth R. is a one-pot wonder that warms you from the inside out – a hearty, filling camping dinner classic that requires you to operate a can opener and not much else. Served piping hot with a big hunk of pre-made cornbread on the side, it’s the perfect camping dinner for winding down after a long day spent playing outside.
See the full recipe below or get it here: llbean.com/llb/shop/1000010017
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef or meatless substitute
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
Lots of chopped garlic
12 oz. can black or kidney beans, drained
12 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is shimmering, brown ground beef or your favorite meatless substitute.
3. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to a large pot. Stir everything together.
3. Add one can beans, drained, and one can of diced tomatoes with all their juices.
4. Add chili powder and ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and cook until chili thickens, about 20 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, with a dollop of sour cream, and premade cornbread on the side.
Subscribe: bit.ly/LLBeanSubscribe
Check out all of our how-to videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5-0GscfIVsWs3Tz3LAzGulsShkVKjUWp
Find more outdoor inspiration and advice at Explore L.L.Bean: llbean.com/explore
ABOUT L.L.BEAN
Welcome to the outside! At L.L.Bean, we design products that make it easier for families of all kinds to spend time outside together. For more than 100 years, we've recognized the benefits of getting outdoors and sharing the fresh air – because the only thing better than being outside is being outside together. #BeanOutsider
CONNECT WITH US
🛒 Shop L.L.Bean: llbean.com
☀️ Outside Stories: llbean.com/llb/shop/517666
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📷 Instagram: / llbean
📌 Pinterest: / llbean
