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When I was at the Conclave this passed weekend, I was invited to join a friend’s campfire dinner. Chicken, Black Bean & Rice Tacos were on the menu. The recipe was simple and packed with delicious flavor.

Campfire Southern Mex Tacos
(Serves  3-4 person)
Ingredients:
2 – 2 cups white or brown rice
(Boil in the bag rice works best when camping)
1-15oz. can of cooked black beans
1 can if chicken meat
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil
2 corn tortillas per person

Suggested Toppings:
Fresh chopped cilantro
Shredded cheese
Sour Cream

Options:
Substitute tuna or ham for chicken
Substitute jalapeno for bell pepper
Add carrots, celery and garlic if desired

Cooking directions:
Cook rice, following package directions.
Dice onion and red pepper. Pour olive oil into 2 quart pot. Over medium heat, sauté the onions and pepper until they are soft. While cooking add salt to taste.

Drain liquid from canned beans and chicken. Pour in cans of black beans and chicken. Bring to boil. Add rice and stir all ingredients together. Heat soft corn tortillas in a pan and stuff with rice and beans mixture.

Top with shredded cheese, sour creme and chopped cilantro if desired.

Depending on your palate, don’t be afraid to kick the heat up with some hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

Do you have a delicious campfire recipe you would like to share?