Description
Campfire burger foil packets bring classic American grilling to new outdoor cooking heights. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this meal perfect for adventurous campers seeking delicious wilderness dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (473 ml) potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) carrots, sliced
- ½ cup (118 ml) sliced onion (optional)
- ¼ cup (59 ml) chopped onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tsps (20 ml) butter (1 tsp per packet)
- ½ cup (118 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepping the Cooking Environment: Heat outdoor grill to medium or preheat oven to 400°F, preparing for uniform cooking of beef and vegetable packets.
- Crafting Beef Mixture: Blend ground beef with onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, gently forming four consistent patties that maintain structural integrity.
- Assembling Foil Packets: Layer aluminum sheets with sliced potatoes, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced onion rings, creating a robust vegetable foundation for each individual packet.
- Constructing Protein Layer: Center a seasoned beef patty atop the vegetable base, crowning each packet with a delicate butter medallion to infuse moisture and enhance flavor complexity.
- Sealing Culinary Parcels: Meticulously fold and crimp foil edges, establishing an hermetic seal that captures steam and locks in essential cooking moisture.
- Thermal Processing: Grill or bake packets for 35-40 minutes, rotating midpoint to guarantee uniform heat penetration and confirming vegetables’ tenderness and meat’s safe internal temperature.
- Serving Preparation: Rest packets briefly after cooking, then cautiously unveil to prevent steam-related injuries, allowing aromatics and flavors to settle.
- Optional Enrichment: Optionally crown patties with melted shredded cheese, transforming the rustic meal into a more indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Choose Lean Beef: Select ground beef with 85-90% lean meat to prevent excessive grease and ensure a healthier, less fatty burger packet.
- Seal Packets Tightly: Crimp and fold foil edges carefully to create an airtight seal, preventing moisture loss and maintaining optimal flavor during cooking.
- Slice Vegetables Uniformly: Cut potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the packet.
- Check Meat Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to confirm ground beef reaches 160°F internally, ensuring safe consumption and preventing foodborne illness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg