Campfire
Dinner
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes for Camping
Hearty lentils and thick sauce make these hot baked potatoes a filling meatless dinner to cook over the coals after a long hike.
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Added November 6, 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 60 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •4-6 russet potatoes
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 large onion, minced
- •1 1/2 cups cooked lentils
- •12 ounces vegetarian ground beef
- •1/4 cup chili powder
- •2 teaspoons oregano
- •15 ounces tomato sauce
- •1/2 cup water
- •1 tablespoon mustard
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons maple syrup
- •optional green onions, sour cream, and cheese
Equipment
- • Cutting board
- • Foil
- • Knife
- • Large pot
- • Long tongs
- • Mixing spoon
Instructions
- 1Prepare a campfire and wrap each potato in foil.
- 2Cook in hot coals, moving often until tender, or bake at home and heat over campfire.
- 3Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add minced onion, and cook until softened.
- 4Add lentils, vegetarian ground beef, chili powder, oregano, tomato sauce, water, mustard, salt, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
- 5Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- 6Serve the sloppy joe mix on top of the baked potatoes, garnished with green onions, cheese, and sour cream if desired.
Camp tips
- • Bake extra potatoes for breakfast hashbrowns.
- • Use a thermometer to ensure potatoes are fully cooked.
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