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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
Source: dirtygourmet.com
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes for Camping
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

  1. 1Prepare a campfire and wrap each potato in foil.
  2. 2Cook in hot coals, moving often until tender, or bake at home and heat over campfire.
  3. 3Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add minced onion, and cook until softened.
  4. 4Add lentils, vegetarian ground beef, chili powder, oregano, tomato sauce, water, mustard, salt, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
  5. 5Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
  6. 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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