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Campfire Enchiladas after baking.
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5 from 4 votes

Campfire Enchiladas

These campfire enchiladas are made in a cast iron Dutch oven and filled with veggies, beans and (optionally) canned crab. Perfect for camping!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 571kcal

Equipment

  • charcoal briquettes
  • long metal tongs (for moving coals)
  • pot holders
  • aluminum foil
  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cup + spoon
  • large spoon or spatula (for serving)
  • can opener (if cans aren't pop-top)

Ingredients

  • 8 - 10 flour tortillas (already cooked) Use small or medium tortillas, not large burrito-style tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced (seeds + membrane removed) I prefer sweet red, yellow or orange peppers
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional) Use if in season, otherwise skip
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 14 ounce can black beans, drained
  • 6 ounce can lump crab meat (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

Instructions

Prepare Campfire + Enchilada Ingredients:

  • Preheat campfire coals until very hot. Once coals are hot, set aside around 15-20 coals aside for easy access (you'll be setting them on top of your Dutch oven).
    Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and set them on the hot charcoals for a few minutes to warm them up. (I do this while dicing the vegetables.) Set aside (still wrapped in foil).
    Add oil, diced onion, peppers, tomatoes (if using), taco seasoning and salt to the Dutch oven. Set the oven on the coals and cook until tender.
    Cook Onions + Peppers Until Tender.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and scoop the veggies out into a bowl. Add the beans to the veggies and stir.
    Unwrap the tortillas and open the canned crab (if using).
    Pour one can of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the Dutch oven.
    Add Enchilada Sauce to Oven.
  • Use the foil from the tortillas as a workspace (if needed).
    Add about ¼ cup of the veggie mixture to a tortilla. (Filling amount is approximate and will vary depending on the size of your tortillas.) Add a little canned crab to the tortilla.
    Roll the tortilla and set it seam-side down in the Dutch oven / enchilada sauce.
    Fill Enchiladas + Add to Oven.
  • Repeat, filling remaining tortillas and placing them in the sauce.
    If you've got extra filling, spoon it into the Dutch oven. I like to add it under the enchiladas, spooning in just before I add the last few filled tortillas.
    Add Filled Enchiladas to Oven.
  • Top the tortillas with the remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
    Top with More Enchilada Sauce + Cheese.
  • Close the Dutch oven lid. Set the oven on the hot coals and top the lid with 15-20 pieces of hot charcoal.
    Bake Enchiladas on Hot Coals.
  • Cook 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. If you used tomatoes, you'll likely need to cook the enchiladas the full 20 minutes to let the liquid simmer down.
    Allow enchiladas to cool down for a few minutes before serving.
    Campfire Enchiladas on a plate.

Notes

Crab Meat Alternatives: This recipe also works well with other cooked meats, such as already cooked shredded chicken.  Omit crab or meat entirely for a meatless version.  Optionally, omit meat and add extra cheese to the enchilada filling for a cheesier vegetarian version.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1653mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2334IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 519mg | Iron: 5mg