Description
These Burger Dinner Foil Packets are a fun, all-in-one meal with juicy ground beef patties, tender potatoes, carrots, and onions—all seasoned and grilled (or baked) to perfection in foil. They’re mess-free, customizable, and perfect for camping, cookouts, or a no-fuss family dinner.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
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1/2 cup sliced onion (optional)
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4 tsp butter (1 tsp per packet)
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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Aluminum foil
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F.
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In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide and shape into 4 patties.
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Lay out 4 large pieces of foil. On each piece, layer potatoes, carrots, and sliced onion. Top with a beef patty and a teaspoon of butter.
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Fold foil tightly around the contents to create a sealed packet.
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Grill for 30–35 minutes or bake for 35–40 minutes, until veggies are tender and meat is cooked through.
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Carefully open the packets, sprinkle cheese over the patties (if using), and let it melt before serving.
Notes
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Feel free to swap in sweet potatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers.
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Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or BBQ sauce inside each packet for extra flavor.
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Make it ahead for camping—just keep chilled until ready to cook!