Description
A quick and easy meal perfect for campfires or weeknight dinners, featuring ground beef, potatoes, and mixed vegetables wrapped in foil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey, if you prefer)
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn—whatever you like!)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: seasonings like garlic powder, Italian herbs, or your favorite spice blend
Instructions
- Prepare Your Foil: Start by tearing off sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil about 12-15 inches long.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, and any seasonings you’d like to use.
- Assemble the Packets: Spoon a generous portion of the mixture onto the center of each foil piece. Create a tent by folding the foil over the filling and crimping the edges tightly to seal it.
- Cook On the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat and place the packets directly on the grates. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Cook In the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Enjoy Your Meal: Carefully unwrap your foil packets (watch out for steam!) and dig in!
Notes
You can customize the ingredients based on your family’s preferences. Make ahead and store in the refrigerator until cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: foil packets, campfire cooking, easy meals, hobo dinner, family meals