Campfire Hash Food

CAMPFIRE CHEESE HASH BROWN PACKETS

Steps:

• Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat. Toss potatoes with 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, salt and pepper., Divide mixture among four 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty nonstick foil, placing food on dull side of foil. Fold foil around potato mixture, sealing tightly., Place packets over campfire or grill; cook 6-9 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Open packets carefully to allow steam to escape; sprinkle with remaining cheese. If desired, serve with eggs and pico de gallo.

CAMPFIRE BREAKFAST HASH

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron skillet, bring 1/4 cup oil, potato, and 3/4 cup water to a boil directly over campfire coals or medium-high heat; season generously with salt. Boil until water mostly evaporates and potato begins to sizzle.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and chorizo; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden brown in places, 12 to 15 minutes. Push hash to one side of skillet; drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil into empty side. Crack in eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook until egg whites are just set, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

CAMPFIRE GIRLS' TEXAS HASH

Steps:

• In a deep-sided saute pan, dutch oven, or other deep pan with tight-fitting lid, brown beef over medium-high heat.
• (If not using lean ground beef, you will need to drain off all but a few Tbsp. of the fat at this point.) Add onion and garlic.
• Saute until onion begins to get transparent.
• Add rice.
• Stir in and saute a little more, just until rice starts to get opaque.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add tomatoes, with their liquid.
• Stir well.
• Stir in chili powder.
• Add half the tomato can or so of water, and stir.
• Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir again.
• Add 1/3 to 1/2 can more water, as necessary.
• Make sure you stir thoroughly so that none burns to the sides.
• Cook another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is done and all water is absorbed.