Dutch Oven Lasagne Cooked Over an Open Fire. Cast Iron Cooking. Baker Tent.

In this video, Tom and I head out to the wilds of my lockdown, back garden camp to do a bit of campfire cooking. After preparing some firewood and getting our fire lit, we set about preparing this weeks campfire treat - a baked Lasagne in the Dutch Oven.
I have not cooked a Lasagne over the fire before, but I was asked by a subscriber if I could try it in order tempt to her son to give Lasagne a go - I hope it works Catherine!
A Dutch Oven really extends the possibilities of campfire cooking - anything you can bake in the oven at home, is possible in camp - bread, cakes, puddings, pies and any manner of baked goodies.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
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Yare Valley Oils
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Lasagne Recipe
Red Sauce
1 carrot (optional) finely diced
1 large onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic
500g (1.1lbs) minced beef (ground beef)
400ml (3/4pt) beef stock
125 ml (1/4pt) red wine
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tsp dried Italian herbs
Good quality oil
Salt and pepper
White Sauce
75g (2 1/2oz) butter
75g plain flour
3/4 litre (1 1/3pt) full fat milk
1 tsp nutmeg, grated
Loads of parmesan
Lasagne sheets
Fry the onions and carrots until soft.
Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Add the mince and cook until browned.
Add the puree, wine, chopped tomatoes, stock, herbs, salt and pepper and simmer for 45 minutes until reduced and thickened.
Melt the butter in a separate pan and mix in the flour.
Slowly add the milk, mixing continuously.
Add the grated nutmeg and whisk until you have a thick, creamy sauce.
In a Dutch Oven or large baking dish, layer the red sauce, white sauce, parmesan and baking sheets, building up the layers until all of the sauce has been used up.
Finish with a layer of parmesan, ground black pepper and your favourite oil (olive oil or a nice oil infusion)
Bake for 45 minutes at a medium heat.
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[@tomaswmitchellphotography]

I was camping in a public campground one time and I made lasagna and peach cobbler in my Dutch ovens. Everyone else in the campground was cooking hotdogs and crappy camping food. As my lasagna cooked and the smell wafted through the area all these people came over and started commenting on how good it smelled and couldn't believe I was eating that well in a campground. I just laughed and said there is never a time when you shouldn't eat well!

[@charlesstevenson5141]

I do the same thing. I typically try and stay away from traditional camping foods. Lasagna, chicken parm, home made pizza, BBQ cups, quesadillas, tacos and so on. Our camping trips always lime light meal time. Always over a open fire, never on a grill. I only carry a large cast iron griddle and a dutch oven with 3 cinder blocks and a wind brake made from 8 pieces of PVC, pipe, 4 pieces of cut 2x8 and some wire.

[@littledotti]

DINNER AT TOMAS TENT GUYS!!! Thanks Tomas.

[@RedswedeOutdoors]

Me: Nothing can stop me from editing videos today, not even if the house is on fire. Also me: Oh, Simon has a new video out, Hold all my calls! Great news that Maggie is feeling well again, best news this week :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thanks mate!

[@bugnfront]

The true prize of parenting is when the progeny "grasp"the beauty and admiration of what the great outdoors is about. That grasp then brings a life time of understanding what is truly valuable. Nature and the enjoyment of it can not be be dublicated..artificially! Especially when shared with someone who truly cares. ...my blessing is this Simon..."may your feet be sure on the trail, your campfire warm at night and your trail tales be true,!" Make some tales with your loved ones...while you can!

[@cgriggsiv]

I'm here at my lunch and then you're showing me something even more delicious darn you Simon darn you my friend

[@sibaldi2922]

Seriously crap day in front of a computer, so this is perfect timing. Who needs stress relief programmes when you can watch a SABINT video and be transported to another world 😊👍

[@simonfreer7950]

From from bald Si to another... you really hit the nail on the head !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks man! 👍👍

[@__cypher__]

"This is even better than going out." Worth more than gold, right there! Good on ya, Simon. p.s. good news about Maggie!

[@j_roq7112]

Never would I have thought how enjoyable it would be watching two men cook in their garden! Great news about Maggie and a great video!

[@danieldalton9055]

Always come back every so often and re-watch this gem. Never fails to disappoint! Great work Simon and Tom!

[@earlhayes2969]

Hey Simon great to see Tom think he remembers Lugging that Dutch Oven in his Pack that day LOL as always Simon awesome Channel awesome news on Maggi she deserves a Ribeye!!! Earl 🇺🇲

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I don’t think he’ll ever forgive me for that! 😂😂

[@debrasalt3598]

superchef Tom!

[@drummingearth5326]

Make sure to watch the adverts for monetary purposes for Simon's vids.

[@cappaculla]

I'm on premium, so I'm hoping youtube coughs up in Simon's direction

[@Tom_Bee_]

@@cappaculla ditto. I might watch it twice to make sure. BTW, it's not a great point in history to cough in anyone's direction, if it ever was lol

[@wraith313]

Considering half the video was advertisements for products, I think the ads on top would be a bit much.

[@nimmichagger165]

That looked absolutely yum, mate! Great news about Maggie. And Tom’s a fine young man. It’s like you’re doing a national service in these unprecedented and bloody weird times. Top bloke. Cheers!

[@mountaingator001]

Great news that Maggie is feeling well again

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@BananaPeelEuroTrash]

Quick tip: When you want to mince a piece of garlic quickly, put the flat side of your knife on it and give it a bash with your fist. Skin peels right off and it'll only take a couple of chops to get it minced. Saves a lot of time!

[@monkeyfistsurvival4207]

This is also how I do it. Probably one of the best kitchen hacks!

[@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord]

Tom seem like a respectful and polite young lad. He's a credit to you.

[@megancampbell3914]

I enjoy your YT "handle"

[@st4y-c4lm44]

God bless you, Tom. My grandson is missing his school, his friends and his basketball. Goood looking food!

[@GF-pc5bt]

You have a sweet polite boy right there! You did good bloke, on the boy and the vid !

[@amandah6466]

Really glad to see that Maggie is on the mend. Nothing worse than when your best mate is unwell and they cant tell us exactly whats wrong and where it hurts.

[@thizizliz]

Its good to see Tom again & to hear the good news about Maggie. Hopefully your country will remain safe with opening things up. Best to you & yours. And thank you so much for another wonderful video.

[@theislander9034]

When I don't see Simon's face and listen to him talk is like listening to a football commentary which I absolutely love

[@Alessio_DAndrea]

We can discuss some details but... 😋 Italy approved! 🤗

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thank you - the recipe was always going to be a bit controversial! 😂

[@jonjohnson2844]

I was looking for an Italian making a comment :D

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

One day I will hope to own a baker tent, I just love the concept, great to see it being used, great to hear about Maggie being better and great to see Tom with you, quality meal as always, and what's Tom's football team? many thanks.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! He supports Norwich City (poor lad 😂)

[@stirfrywok2927]

@@simonablokeinthewoods The Canaries are looking good for promotion, though! Great news about Maggie, and you guys nailed that lasagne

[@chrishewitt4220]

@@simonablokeinthewoods he's in dubious company! A good mate of mine from Norfolk now living in Melbourne does the same!

[@scm131]

Do you leave your baker tent up all year round?

[@vincesnetterton5868]

nice to see father and son working together, simply enjoying life, and that bloody lovely lasagna.

[@karenclyne4054]

It's a little bundle of joy when we get a notification saying you've uploaded a new video. Great to see Tom & you working together. Bonding time! I'm feeling quite peckish now. My fish fingers & hash browns aren't doing it for me.

[@oshy_outdoor_adventure2653]

Hi Simon. Are you still selling th saws you have made? And if so how much? Thank you Osian

[@jamescole2739]

Hi Simon, I always put the white sauce on top of the pasta sheet when building up the laters. This stops the lasagne sauce mixing into the white sauce. It also looks good when you reach the top layer in achieving a crispy top finish. 😁

[@debrasalt3598]

James, give the Bechamel a shot as you will not regret the way Simon & Tom created this beauty.Cheers!

[@georgecrompton8663]

That's exactly what i was thinking i prefer to keep my meat sauce and Bechamel seperate,and have Bechamel on top afer a layer of pasta then the cheese.

[@georgecrompton8663]

@@debrasalt3598 Bechamel is the same thing as white sauce.

[@damnfinecoffee224]

i haven’t even had a bite and i agree with tom, best lasagna i’ve ever had

[@aynsleycooper365]

We're dribbling after watching this, great work Tom and Simon, and very pleased to see Maggie bouncing again!

[@Chesirecat111]

Glad Tom was about for this one. It’s so nice to see a father and son who get on as well as you do.

[@alanclouner7021]

Good to see Tom out and great news concerning Maggie, she’ll be back on the trail in no time!! Awesome lasagna mates also one of my favorites!!

[@carolhedges101]

Loved the way you gluged that red Wine in there Simon, definately my kind of lasagne! Very much looking forward to the end of lockdown so we can get back up to Norfolk again. So happy for you about Maggie x x x

[@mountaingator001]

Great news that Maggie is feeling well again

[@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805]

I actually started salivating when i saw the title....for me it's the 3rd day of a 5+ day fast and i could really do a lasagne in a Dutch oven right now.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Watching this video made me think of 😻 Garfield comic strip of when he is diving into a tray of lasagna 💭 I LOVE LASAGNA❣️ Very nice to see Tom as sous-chef & to hear Maggie is doing well 😎 🤙 Sending Aloha 🏝🌈🐳

[@stacfunk]

Hello Simon, I'm new to your channel. I love Dutch oven cooking while camping. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my camp out meal plans! I just watched your bread in a Dutch oven also. Excellent job! I'm excited to try Dutch oven Italian this weekend on my camp trip. Thank you!😊

[@seanorrick8921]

So happy Maggie is better. Great seeing you and Tom together

[@Majestic1987]

Love your videos, they perfectly transport that meditative vibe which comes more or less automatically when cooking outdoors over the fire. Besides, it is absolutely reasonable that this lasagne is praised so much as everything tastes better when cooked outdoors.

[@paulwilson7234]

A pleasant break from the budget and Covid 19. 👍

[@angusmorrison8109]

Great to see Tom out with you . Team effort lasagne looked brilliant . Good news about Maggie.

[@papajeff5486]

Glad you brought Tom. Has he grown a foot taller since you con’d him into carrying the dutch oven? We won’t forget that, heh, heh...Glad your friend, Maggie is on the mend. Man, this food looks wonderful for a change, heh, heh... I’ve made it in my kitchen, but never over coals. Well done, Man. I gotta give it a try. Whew, sheesh, THAT LOOKED SO GOOD. Gardeners, they all think they own the place. High praise from Tom is good enough for me. Thanks. Texas

[@EifelWandern]

Hi Simon, Tom is growing up. Remembering video three years ago. Thanks for showing cooking / baking lasagne outside. We are spending so much time in the garden and round the farm we live on. Take care looking forward to better times...Alex German Eifel.

[@thenanlife1141]

So great to see father and son working together xxx

[@indygal6552]

Love love love seeing the notification for a new video! Glad to hear Maggie is doing so much better-she looked great! Also, that lasagna looked amazing. We are finally starting to go camping next month here in Indiana (we have a pop up) and I think we're going to have to try that recipe! We might need to borrow Tom for that white sauce tho! :)

[@padgemadge_xo]

Watched this and it looked amazing so cooking this for tea tomorrow, won’t be as impressive as I’ll be cooking in the kitchen but hopefully will taste just as good. Love the videos!

[@deborahhoch2662]

Always love the intro music. Lasagna looks great!

[@jamesdecross1035]

Gosh, how did I miss this video, back in March? Those Chaffinches were having a merry old time!

[@ericstoever9577]

Great news on Maggie and lockdown. Congrats! The lasagne looked marvelous. I’ll have to try that on my next trip out, with the challenge of how to make lasagne for one in a Billy Can! Glad that Tom was part of your backyard bushcraft adventure and hope you all stay safe and take good care!

[@lurchie]

I am in severe envy of your back garden camp. What a lovely refuge! I'm probably missing a description somewhere, but I'm curious about the firestarters you used. Very happy to hear that Maggie is recovered!

[@Meatcook123]

here for the first time this Tom seems like a super nice guy

[@johndifrancisco3642]

The best bushcraft meal yet! I haven't been on much in a while, but it looks like Tom grew into those feet😊. Time if just flying bye. Glad you two are sharing it together.

[@hlh68]

So glad to hear on Maggie’s recovery, that looked amazing!!! Wish I was having that for my tea!!!

[@maryfrederickson2526]

So wonderful you could be with your son. My son had to take a job almost 1000 miles away so it is so difficult to have those old camping trips together as we did in the past. Enjoy you time together. 💕Maggie

[@gypsychefoutdoors2099]

That looks really good actually, I may attempt that myself now! Cheers Simon cheers Tom 👍👍

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Simon that looked sooo good. You could almost taste it. Soo glad to hear that you will soon be able to get out and camp. The equally important thing is Maggie is well on the mend.

[@alessia0064]

Aww was lovely to see Tom again and the absolute best news about Maggie 😀👍

[@mkmdexplorationparanormal5610]

Absolutely sterling job on the Lasagne Simon and Tom 😋😋👌 looks delicious! Awesome news on Maggie making great progress too, keep up the great content guys 😊👍

[@cybercrafter8588]

Thank God for Maggie's recovery. They are friends and family. It's nice to hear such good news. Great vid, keep it up. April's not that far away😄

[@PeterPeadar]

When does Tom start his cooking channel? Great content! Thanks guys!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Funny you should say that - he likes the idea of his own channel 😁

[@mbrider56]

Nice one Simon, excellent news about Maggie, 🐾 what a trooper that girl is.....so pleased for you and your family ❤️👍🏻 Great to see Tom as well 👌🏻 oh, and what about that food? My goodness that looked delicious 🍲⛺️🙌🏻

[@michaelrlatronica9410]

Great news about Maggie and good job on the lasagna. Here in the colonies, we use a mixture of Ricotta and Mozzarella rather than Bechamel which gives it firmer body. Nonetheless, it looks wonderful. Cheers!

[@hammerhound168]

You forgot the provolone !

[@Tom_Bee_]

I respectfully quip that substituting cheese for bechamel is more likely to leave a body needing a sports bra than firm it up! 😉

[@michaelrlatronica9410]

@@Tom_Bee_ Just sayin' -- www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/classic-italian-lasagna-recipe-1941225

[@hammerhound168]

@@Tom_Bee_ Lol, probably ! But that is like the kettle calling the pot black. A sauce made from butter and whole milk thickened with flour. Or curdled milk fat ! At least ricotta and mozzarella is made from left over whey after the hard cheese is made.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks all - I’m going to try it with the ricotta/mozzarella layer - I still need to grow into my man-bra anyway 😂👍

[@johnturner6251]

And you didn't have to carve a spoon for Tom this time..

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thankfully!! He was using his spangly replacement! 😁

[@southerncooker6475]

You guys nailed it!! Looked perfect! Good to see Tom out there with you. Glad Maggie is better!!!

[@biblebeliever4570]

Hey Tom, surprised to see you. Glad to see your doing well. Very happy to hear Maggie is healing. Food looks great. God bless the family.

[@jamesswick7534]

I see a lot of back and forth over cooking acidic foods in the cast iron. What is your take on that? I've tried to avoid it. But, when I see recipes like this that I want to try, it makes it hard. Would it be OK? And by the way, it makes me smile to see you doing this with your son.

[@jayw4777]

I do it all the time, one of my family's favorite is my homemade chili in my Dutch oven on the woodstove

[@andrewnash6121]

Brilliant!

[@richardgummere84]

Good to hear that Maggie is feeling better! Mmmmmm, cooking lasagna in the garden sure beats the can of soup I had, hahaha. Entertaining video as usual!

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Oh, no. I hadn't heard about Maggie having issues. I am very glad to hear she is mending well and hope she is 100% by April 12th, so you can both get out on the water and into the woods. Also nice to know what that giant pot of what I believed was either chili or spaghetti sauce we saw you making on IG was now. Looked delicious. You, Tom and everyone over there take care and hope the next 5 or 6 week quickly pass.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! She’s well on the mend now 👍👍

[@thcdreams654]

Wishing you, Tom, and Maggie the best. Sounds like the lockdown situation is improving. Sad to say not many here the US have taken the countermeasures seriously. But my mom and dad got their first jab of the vaccine so things will be better soon!

[@englishwoodsman]

Great timing mate 👍👍👍👍

[@mmm144]

Thanks to Tom and Simon. Good work. I was a super fan before, and your videos have been more than helpful during the lock down. Go Maggie go !!!

[@annebeginn2034]

Soooooooooo glad to hear Maggie has pulled through 😅😅😅😅. Loved this video with you and Tom, least he didn’t have to carry that Dutch oven far lol. Thanks for keeping us all going, think there’s lots of us waiting on the 12th April 😬😬😬😬

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great to hear & see Maggie 🥰, is feeling better 👍. And a Awesome backyard cook up Simon & Tom, it looked GREAT 😋😋

[@Seamus3051]

Great video ! Mouthwatering lasagna; a true bit of culinary artistry :-) :-) Looking ahead to the end of the lockdown, and elated to hear that Maggie is well on the road to recovery. Our animal friends are such an important part of our lives, that not having them is unimaginable ... Cheers

[@kcraig51]

Another great video Simon! I'm glad y'all can see the light at the end of the lockdown. I'm SOOOO glad I haven't had to deal with that!

[@ronhart8857]

Thank you Simon for a great video as always, & a nice recipe to try this spring while camping! Love your channel, be safe, stay healthy, God Bless everyone

[@DaveVespa]

Am I the only one who giggles every time he mentions a Dutch oven? I know I'm a child.

[@MiKE-jz6jt]

Great news about our favorite gal MAGGIE..! Our family is a big fan of her.. Glad she is doing better we were all praying for her recovery..

[@seanthomasdowd]

Father and son bonding, lovely to watch

[@Nevisblau]

There’s so much love here for you Simon! Thank you for another great video! That looked delicious indeeeeeed! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@miriam514]

Wow! That looks delicious 😋 Hi Tom, love your hair! Good seeing you two enjoying time together ❤️❤️

[@stevewright210]

Great to hear Maggie is better and good to see Tom again. Thanks for another great video, I will be trying that recipe this weekend (at home in the kitchen) I don’t have a Dutch oven as yet!

[@Lyndaloulindin]

Hi Simon....thank you for the update on Maggie...so relieved to hear that she is on the mend ❤️❤️ Also so nice to see Tom! He is so grown up and turning into a handsome young man😊 great video...that lasagna looked absolutely amazing! 👍🏼😋

[@bakersbuilds]

You sir are cooking better with a dutch oven than I do in my own kitchen! Nice work, looks delicious!

[@ushillbillies]

YUP good ole dutch oven cooking , we do it often in the north of Alberta ,Canada .. GOOD STUFF . Good to see you involve your son.. CHEERS,glad Maggie is well..

[@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup]

St. Patrick's coming - please do a Cabbage/Corned Beef cookout.

[@campcookhenry]

You know that’s an American thing, my mom was from Ireland never saw that until she came here , but colcannon in that Dutch oven would’ve good

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

As said, corned beef and cabbage is not an Irish thing - it is an adaptation of traditional Irish stew with lamb or pork - early Irish settlers to America used beef instead, as pork and lamb was expensive and beef was cheap. 👍 Stay tuned though - I will hopefully have an Irish style stew in the video up on St Patrick’s day 👍

[@maxboonkittypoison]

I liked this one. Great to see Tom again. And i'm so happy that Maggie is getting better. It's uplifting to see all those good things going on in these difficult times. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@fatsdulange]

Jumping around today on different videos of yours. Enjoying. Lasagna you two made looked really good. But the other thing you two made got to my heart: Memories. Cherish them.

[@donnabootes7272]

Yes Tom is a lovely polite young man a real credit to you and it's great to see father and son camping together bless you both blessings from Australia 🤠

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Simons the best cook I know but haven’t met ! Simply amazing seeing him whip up such meals I also really love his MRE videos and when he’s having the basic call meals too Big fan I am

[@bmoneysmafia]

Wow I'm pretty impressed this worked out-- wasn't sure how you would brown the top. Looks damn good! FYI Canola and Grapeseed oils are actually two different oils. Canola is a plant grown here in the US and used as a pretty standard cooking and frying oil. Can't wait to see what you cook next

[@JasonMcKnespiey]

In the UK it's called Rapeseed a vivid yellow flowering plant. Not Grapeseed!

[@mountaingator001]

Great news that Maggie is feeling well again

[@cindymitchell6719]

Wow, what a great young man Tom is. I have been watching for a while. I finish my day watching your videos. Thank you so much Simon.

[@clairecooper197]

Thank goodness Maggie is on the mend. Lovely to see Tom joining in today. 👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️

[@gommechops]

Great seeing a Father and Son doing this, great stuff, very healthy.

[@oddmanout98]

Well done Tom & Simon. That looked delicious 😋. So pleased to hear Maggie is on the mend too! Can’t wait to get out again. Got a new roof tent I’m eager to try. So watch out out for me. I’ll be back on the Broads soon! 🤞🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! I’ll keep my eye out! 👍👍

[@ewengillies9826]

Thought you'd call Maggie in to do the washing up ... lol. Great meal out in the open Simon and Toms sauce looked pretty good that's for sure. Thanks for sharing mate. Bushyboy Oz.

[@tracyl1368]

Glad Maggie is geting better! Nice to see Tom again.......turned into a lovely young man just like Dad! Great food as well! Just watched Andy and now you......bliss!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Tracy! 😁

[@grilldschigit]

Hi. Great Dutch Oven recipe. Mega yummy🥘🔥🔥🔥😋👍. I cook a lot in Dutch Oven. Greetings from Germany.🤝🍻👍

[@firestarter_marshy9602]

Awesome video Simon and nice to see Tom joining you, The lasagne looked amazing!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Definitely be trying this one

[@magicdrshoon]

Can't get much more wholesome than that! Such a pleasure to watch! Thanks!

[@rachelmarvellous-marmoset706]

Thank you for a great video. Delighted about Maggie ❤️ Lasagna looked delicious 😋

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Looked delicious, well done Tom on the bechamel sauce. I suspect the word Lasagne had a lot to do with his decision to come along. 🤣

[@christinearmstrong852]

Hey Simon 👋..👍❤ lasagna 😋..good to see Tom with you and Maggie in the yard..love your videos as usual..keep them coming

[@stevecash2858]

Great to see Tom again in your video. Makes me want to do some cooking with my kids. Glad to hear your lockdown is easing up. Also, glad that Maggie is recovering.

[@stevecash2858]

I've made lots of things in my dutch oven, but never lasagna. I think I will attempt that this weekend. Thanks for the challenge!