If you’ve had the experience of winter camping, you know better than anyone how a hot, delicious meal can make all the difference. But preparing and cooking food when it’s snowing can be hard work. You will have limited time and resources, which is why you need to look for quick and easy recipes.

With these warm and hearty winter camping recipes, flavor and convenience are not compromised even though they are quick and easy to prepare.

Hot ramen soup in a pot

What do you need:

• 1/2 cup buckwheat soba noodles (or your choice of ramen noodles)
• 4 pieces. dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dehydrated ground beef
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried vegetables of your choice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt to taste

Prepare all the ingredients at home in advance to facilitate transportation and cooking at the campsite. At home, combine the soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a small container with a lid. Place noodles, mushrooms, meat, and vegetables in separate ziploc bags.

When you’re ready to cook at camp, fill a pot with 2 cups of water. Add the noodles, mushrooms, and vegetables to the pot and bring to a boil. Cook until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and sauce and remove from heat.

Let cool for a couple of minutes before consuming.

Vegetarian Chili Campfire

What do you need:

• 1 3/4 cup black beans
• 1 3/4 cup kidney beans
• 1 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 can chipotle peppers, seeded and cut into small pieces
• 1 can (12 ounces) of beer
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 small avocado (for topping), peeled and sliced
• Cheese (to cover)
• Salt to taste

In a pot over a campfire or grill, heat the oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes or until tender. Add black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and beer. Season with garlic powder and cumin. Add the desired amount of chipotle peppers.

Cook the chili for 20-25 minutes over medium heat. When ready, remove from heat. Top with avocado chunks and cheese. Add salt if necessary.

Best served hot.

When you’re camping in the winter, you just deserve a good meal to keep your energy levels up and fight off the unforgiving cold. Try any of these warm and hearty meals perfect for winter camping!