Description
Foil-wrapped burger packets bring campfire comfort straight to your plate with juicy ground beef and hearty vegetables. Wilderness cooking becomes simple and delicious when packed with zesty seasonings and tender ingredients you can enjoy anywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (300 g) potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) carrots, sliced
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped onion
- ½ cup (50 g) sliced onion (optional)
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 tsp (20 ml) butter (1 tsp per packet)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the grill to medium heat or preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Patty Formation: Blend ground beef with aromatics and seasonings, crafting four uniform patties that will deliver robust flavor and consistent texture.
- Foil Arrangement: Create individual culinary pouches by strategically layering root vegetables and protein, positioning each component to maximize taste infusion and moisture retention.
- Packet Sealing: Meticulously encase the ingredients within aluminum foil, constructing hermetic parcels that will steam and roast the contents simultaneously.
- Cooking Process: Grill or bake the foil packets for approximately 35 minutes, allowing vegetables to tenderize and meat to reach optimal doneness while preserving natural juices.
- Finishing Touch: Delicately unveil the packets, crown with optional cheese, and permit gentle melting to enhance the final presentation, transforming a simple meal into a rustic, flavorful experience.
Notes
- Ensure foil edges are tightly crimped to lock in moisture and prevent juices from leaking during cooking.
- Cut potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the packet.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm ground beef reaches 160°F for safe consumption, preventing any potential foodborne illness.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based patties, add different herbs like rosemary or thyme, or include bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg