Description
Hearty burger dinner foil packets bring rustic campfire charm straight to kitchen tables with minimal cleanup. Savory ground beef, crisp vegetables, and melted cheese create a simple yet satisfying meal packed with flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups carrots, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup sliced onion (optional)
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 teaspoons (4 tsp) butter (1 teaspoon per packet)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Cooking Accessory:
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepare a cooking surface by heating grill to medium or preheating oven to 400F.
- Craft savory meat mixture by combining ground beef with minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into four evenly sized patties.
- Create individual cooking pouches by laying out generous foil sheets. Arrange a bed of sliced potatoes, carrots, and onion on each sheet.
- Position seasoned meat patty atop vegetable layer and crown with a small pat of butter for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Carefully encase ingredients by folding foil edges, creating tight, sealed packets that will prevent moisture loss during cooking.
- Place packets directly on grill grates or oven rack, allowing even heat distribution for thorough cooking.
- Cook for approximately 35-40 minutes, ensuring vegetables become tender and meat reaches safe internal temperature.
- Cautiously open foil packets, releasing aromatic steam and revealing perfectly cooked contents.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese over hot meat patties, allowing residual heat to melt dairy topping for an indulgent finish.
- Serve immediately in foil packets for rustic, convenient dining experience.
Notes
- Customize meat mixture by adding finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor complexity.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier dinner option.
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and even cooking throughout the packet.
- Consider vegetarian adaptation by replacing ground beef with plant-based patties or grilled portobello mushrooms for a protein alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg