Campfire Shepherd's Pie

Campfire Shepherd's Pie

Two MRE meals, one pan, and a proper hot dinner beside the fire! Here's how to turn On Track Meals Beef Bolognese and Pumpkin & Potato Mash into a Campfire Shepherd's Pie in minutes.

Cold-weather camping calls for proper comfort food. Not snacks. Not "good enough" camping food. Something hot, filling, and worth sitting around the fire for.

So here's one of the easiest winter camp meals we keep coming back to.

The campfire dessert you didn't know you needed

Turn two On Track Meals pouches into a hot Shepherd's Pie, no oven or prep required.

5 minutes

Camp stove or boiling water

1–2 serves

No mixing bowls. No extra pots. Just two pouches, one pan, and a spoon.

What you'll need

1x On Track Meals Beef Bolognese

1x On Track Meals Pumpkin & Potato Mash

Optional extras: grated cheese, cracked pepper, dried herbs

How to make it

  1. Heat the Beef Bolognese and Pumpkin & Potato Mash pouches in boiling water.
  2. Tip the Beef Bolognese into a pan and spoon the mash over the top.
  3. Flatten the mash slightly with the back of a spoon and let it heat through for a few minutes.
  4. Add cheese, pepper, or herbs if you've packed them.
  5. Grab a spoon and eat it straight from the pan beside the fire.

Pro tip: If you've got a lid or a bit of foil handy, cover the pan for the last minute, so the cheese melts through properly. At home, the same trick works under a hot grill for a crispier top.

Alternate idea: This recipe is already gluten-free. To make it vegetarian, swap in Bean Bolognese instead.

Why we love this one

The Beef Bolognese brings the rich, slow-cooked base a shepherd's pie needs, while the Pumpkin & Potato Mash does double duty as the topping, no extra prep, no extra dishes. It's the kind of meal that changes how winter camping feels. When the temperature drops, a proper hot dinner goes a long way, and this one gets you there with minimal clean-up and maximum comfort.

Beef Bolognese
A hearty beef classic built for easy comfort after long days outdoors.
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Pumpkin & Potato Mash
A comforting mash with pumpkin and potato that pairs perfectly with meals.
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Bean Bolognese
A hearty, rich blend of tomatoes and beans for a satisfying plant-based home-style meal.
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