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Our dehydrated unstuffed peppers recipe is a quick and satisfying option for some good eats out in the field or at the campsite. Ready to eat in minutes, this hearty dish brings bold flavors of bell peppers, ground beef, and zesty RoTel tomatoes straight from your rucksack or backpack to your cooking pot. Prepare this meal at home using your outdoor gear to perfect your process and ensure seamless prep in the field or at the campsite.

Dehydrated Unstuffed Peppers

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Try out our unstuffed peppers homemade dehydrated camping meals recipe. This hearty, flavor-packed dish combines savory ground beef crumbles, white rice, and bell peppers with zesty RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilies. A blend of Italian seasoning, bouillon powder, and crushed red pepper flakes adds richness, while optional chipotle and jalapeno peppers bring a smoky, spicy kick for those who want a little extra heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dehydrated Camping Meal
Cuisine Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
Servings 1
Calories 759 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil (stored in a leak-proof container)

Instructions
 

At Home Preparation

  • Add the dry ingredients to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the zip-top with the contents and the date.
    45 grams dehydrated ground beef crumbles, 20 grams dehydrated bell peppers, 15 grams dehydrated RoTel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, 20 grams dehydrated tomato sauce, 15 grams dehydrated onion, 3 grams dehydrated jalapeno pepper slices
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  • Store the leak-proof container of cooking oil in your cooking pot or with your camp kitchen spices and condiment packets.

Packaging

  • Wrap the zip-top bag with a heavy-duty paper towel to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration due to the sharp edges of the dehydrated ingredients and to protect the food's integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
  • Add the paper towel wrapped dry mix bag to the last food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag and label it with the contents and the date.

In the Field Preparation

  • Empty the dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot. 
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  • Add enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover, and let the dry ingredients hydrate for a minimum of five minutes.
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  • Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix. After coming to a boil, turn the flame down to a simmer to reduce the chance of burning.
  • After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest, hydrate, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
  • If desired, add a bit of the healthy cooking oil from the leak-proof container. Stir to combine.
    quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil

Notes

Canned ingredient used in this recipe may include added salt. It is assumed that some, but not all, of the sodium content would be drained away with the canning liquid when processed for dehydration. So the actual sodium may be less than shown.

Nutrition

Serving: 190gCalories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 46gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1570mgFiber: 9gSugar: 27g

Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

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