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I have a tasty camp cooker fajita recipe for you today! Pretty much anything cooked in a camp cooker is delicious in my opinion.

This Camp Cooker Fajita Recipe is no different. It combines the simplicity of making a tortilla pocket with the tasty flavours of steak, bell peppers and melty cheese.

Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this recipe to your favorite camping board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

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I like to use leftovers from this amazing Tinfoil Packet Fajita recipe to fill these pockets but today I have given you the directions to make this camping meal from start to finish. With a little bit of meal planning you can make this recipe even quicker to create with leftovers from the previous day.

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Over the years I have experimented and tried out pretty much every camping tool known to woman. I love to cook and make mouth watering food while we are camping in the wilderness. Here are some of my favorite products to use while camping.

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Our camp cooking essentials:

  • A Pie Iron Camp Cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
  • Foil Pie Plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
  • These Grilling Bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.
  • We love these BBQ Cooking Gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
  • Orange bell pepper, sliced
  • Yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 4 10″ tortillas
  • 1 cup tex mex cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
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How to make this camp cooker fajita recipe:

  1. Prepare the first seven ingredients and combine in a tinfoil packet. Cook over the fire or on the BBQ for 30 minutes.
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2. Spray the inside of the camp cooker with non-stick spray or wipe down with butter. Lay a tortilla to one side of the iron.

3. Fill with fajita mixture and top with cheese.

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4. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings to create a pocket before closing the iron.

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5. Cook over the fire for 5-10 minutes, flipping the camp cooker when necessary. Serve with sour cream and salsa (optional).

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Tips for cooking with a camp cooker:

  • When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying non stick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
  • Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
  • Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
  • Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles as they can become hot while cooking.
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Look at the cheese just oozing out of this tortilla pocket! So yummy! I love using tortillas in this recipe instead of bread because they let the flavours of the filling really stand out.

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Tips for camping meal preparation:

  • Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier. Trust me on this one!
  • Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought.
  • Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans or camp cookers.These tools help to make clean up a breeze!
  • Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size freezer bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
  • Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. These Cheesy Vegetable Campfire Dip, Loaded Campfire Potatoes and Tinfoil Packet Nacho Dip recipes are some of our favorites.
  • Use my blank printable meal plan or camping meal plans to help organize your next trip.
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I would love for you to check out my new blog, Campfire Foodie, where I’m sharing ALL of the camping recipes!!

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Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This delish camp cooker fajita recipe is perfect for camping! Simply layer the ingredients in a tortilla and cook over the campfire.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
  • Orange bell pepper, sliced
  • Yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 4 10" tortillas
  • 1 cup tex mex cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions

    1. Prepare the first seven ingredients and combine in a tinfoil packet.
    2. Cook over the fire or on the BBQ for 30 minutes.
    3. Spray the inside of the pie iron with non-stick spray or wipe down with butter.
    4. Lay a tortilla to one side of the iron and fill with fajita mixture. Top with cheese.
    5. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings to create a pocket before closing the iron.
    6. Cook over the fire for 5-10 minutes, flipping the pie iron when necessary.
    7. Serve with sour cream and salsa (optional).
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 servingsServing Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 938Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1479mgCarbohydrates: 104gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 43g

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Hello, I’m Heather!

I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...

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FAQs

What is the best way to cook when camping? ›

Cooking with foil packets is possibly the easiest camp cooking method. All you need is—you guessed it—aluminum foil and a heat source! Typically, foil packets, also called “hobo packets,” are prepared entirely at home and then cooked directly in the campfire.

How to use a pie iron when camping? ›

The best meal procedure for the pie iron goes like this: grease the pans a little; add a starch, like mashed potatoes, dough, or bread; add fillings; then cover with the same starch. Clasp the irons shut, then lay flat over a bed of hot embers or coals to cook evenly.

What is the best fuel for camp cooking? ›

The best camp fuel for that is propane, with a boiling point of -44°F/-42°C. Even on below-freezing mornings, propane wants to boil up a storm, but that means it requires some burly (read: heavy) canisters to safely contain all that high-pressure gas.

How long do you cook a pie iron for? ›

Spray both sides inside with cooking spray, and fill it with ingredients. Close the pie iron and put it back in the coals. It usually takes less than 5 minutes to cook, so it's best just to hang out rather than walk away. Check the status of your recipe often.

How long do you leave a pie iron in the fire? ›

Next coat the entire pie iron with vegetable oil. Heat the iron over the campfire or grill for 15 minutes. Allow the iron to cool completely before wiping the excess oil off with a paper towel.

How long to keep pie iron in fire? ›

Now just hold the pie iron over a campfire for about three to four minutes and flip to cook for another three to four minutes. If you are using a cast-iron model, you can place the pie iron right on the embers and turn it after a couple of minutes. This approach may damage aluminum models, however.

How to heat food while camping? ›

First, you can place aluminum foil directly in the fire or on top of a firepit. Then, you simply wrap your food in aluminum and toss it right on top of the fire. Foods that are great for reheating with aluminum foil are peppers, corn, beef, pork, potatoes, and chicken.

What do campers use to cook on? ›

If you're cooking over a fire, a cast iron skillet or dutch oven will do. If you have a camping stove, you can invest in a set of nesting pots and pans.

What food to take camping for 3 days? ›

Example 3-day menu plan using these recipes
DayBreakfastDinner
1Peanut butter oatmealHot dogs or veggie dogs
2Breakfast burrito in a bagCampfire nachos
3Homemade granola with oat milkGrain bowl
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How to handle food while camping? ›

During the day, keep all your food secured in your cooler or car, even if you're sitting nearby or on a short jaunt to the outhouse, and especially if you're away on a hike. At night, place any loose food, plus a cooler if you have one, inside a metal bear box if there is one.

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