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Vegetarian Camp Chili

Published: July 2026
Author: Degerlund Family
Recipe origin: Alaska

An easy-to-make vegetarian chili that’s great for a crowd while camping. Don’t forget the can opener!

Seasoning Mix:
4 Tbls chili Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbls mustard powder
½ Tbls sugar
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin

Chili Bean mix:
1 can black beans (15oz)
1 can white beans (15oz)
1 can garbonzo beans (15oz)
1 can kidney beans (15oz)
1 can red beans (15oz)
1 can sweet corn (15oz)
1 can tomato paste (8oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (32 oz)
Salt & pepper

At home, add seasoning mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Out camping: Add all beans, corn, tomatoes and seasoning mix in one pot. Heat slowly over coals, stirring often, until boiling (about 20 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve with cheese, sour cream, and Fritos.

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Taco soup, or spiced beef soup

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Ingredient list

1 lb lean ground beef(or turkey)
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg dry Ranch dressing
2 large cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1 can of black beans
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of whole kernel corn
Instructions

Brown meat and onion. Drain. Put all tomatoes, ranch dressing and taco season into blender and blend till mixed..my kids did not like tomato pieces so I always blended them so they were smooth. Pour into a stovetop pan, add beans and corn and meat and simmer until well blended and hot. Eat and enjoy…Add grated cheese and fritos or sour cream for toppings.

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