Were you searching for a delicious and easy camping dinner that will satisfy your hunger and taste fantastic? Look no further than our Tasty Smoked Burgers recipe. Picture this: juicy, flavorful beef patties infused with smoky goodness, complemented by a crispy slaw, melted cheese, and relish, all sandwiched between a toasted roll…
Whether camping outdoors or firing up the BBQ in your backyard, these smoked burgers are guaranteed to be a hit. In this article, we’ll provide a simple and mouthwatering recipe to elevate your camping culinary experience. Get ready to savor every bite of these delicious smoked burgers…
Because who doesn’t love a burger, especially one cooked over smoky coals?
Setting the Scene for this Easy Camping Dinner
A weekend escape from home takes us to a tropical valley. A short walk from our camp reveals picture-perfect cascading rock pools leading to towering waterfalls…
Our camp is surrounded by the vibrant green of tall trees, filled with the sound of chattering birds. We are also visited by roaming bush turkeys… As the sun lowers and the beautiful day ends, it’s time for food. Something easy but tasty. What is an easy camping meal that will taste amazing…?
I have been thinking about making burgers. Not just any burger; I want to elevate this burger experience; and infuse smoke into these burgers…That sounds pretty tasty… Similarly, those bush turkeys even know how delicious they will be!
TIP: If you do not have the time or equipment to smoke your burger patties, they can be easily cooked in a frying pan or BBQ.
How to Make an Easy Camping Dinner – Tasty Smoked Burgers
TIP: Prepare your burger patties before leaving home for an easier outdoor cooking experience.
What you Need to Make Smoked Burgers:
- Coals from a fire or heat beads.
- Wire rack to cook over a fire or fire pit.
- CampMaid and a camp oven. Alternatively use a grill rack and a pot. (The CampaMaid is great for cooking in National Parks where fires are not permitted)
- Smoking chips, (soaked in water) or green eucalyptus leaves, to create smoke.
- Welders gloves.
- Lighter.
Ingredients you will need:
Makes 4-6 burger patties depending on how big you make them!
- 1 onion finely chopped.
- 1 small carrot grated.
- 1 celery stick grated.
- 500g mince (of your choice, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, vegetable mince).
- 1 – 1/2 cup chopped bread / breadcrumbs.
- One egg (optional).
- Salt and pepper.
- Cheddar cheese slices.
- Bread rolls.
- Slaw mix in good mayo (store bought kit or homemade).
- Relish or sauce of your liking (optional).
Now let’s Make and Easy Camping Dinner:
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients season well and massage all together to form a meaty dough. Form large palm-sized patties with the mixture. Set aside.
- Time to make coals or heat beads. We use CampMaid for smoking. Alternatively, a grill over coals would work. Once coals are fired up and ready, add smoking chips or leaves to make smoke. (TIP: We don’t want a fire just heated coals).
- Place the burgers on the grill, and cover them with a camp oven or pot to trap the smoke. Allow the smoke to infuse into the burgers while they cook over low heat.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes over low heat, allowing the smoke to smolder and infuse into the burgers.
- Turn patties on the grill, top with cheese, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until cooked and the cheese is melted.
Serve these burgers on sourdough, rustic, white, or seeded rolls with a squeeze of mayo or a spoonful of your favourite relish. Relax in your camping chair, enjoy your surroundings, and savour those delicious smoked burgers!
In conclusion, this Tasty Smoked Burger recipe is the perfect easy camping meal that combines convenience, flavor, and pure burger bliss. Its simple preparation is ideal for any outdoor adventure or backyard BBQ. A burger’s smoky meat flavour, slaw, cheese, and relish are the perfect way to end the day outdoors. So, why settle for ordinary camping meals when you can enjoy the satisfaction of a flavorful smoked burger? Try this recipe and treat yourself and fellow campers to an unforgettable, easy camping meal experience. Because who doesn’t love a burger?
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