Meal in Foil

26 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“I brought this treat to my family after working as a Girl Scout leader. It's a great way to let kids make their own meal. You may make these packages as large as you want for hearty appetites, allowing a little more time for cooking. This is great for pool parties, camping, etc.” - by WALLEN

Ingredients

1/3 pound ground beef chuck
1 potato, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 1 meal

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly grease one side of a large piece of heavy foil.
Form ground beef chuck into a patty, and place in the center of the foil's prepared side. Arrange potato, carrot and sweet onion around the beef. Top with butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Tightly seal the foil around the beef and vegetables.
Place the sealed foil packet on the prepared grill. Turning frequently, cook approximately 30 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (1 total)

Calories
687 cal
34%

Fat
38.8 g
60%

Carbs
53.3 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Theresa V.

Oct. 26, 2005

"This is also a family favorite left over from scouting days. Try this - omit the butter and add some chopped celery. Bake in the oven @ 375 for one hour. I've also used chicken breast with great resul..." See morets."

Holly

Mar. 23, 2007

"A good base, but could have used some more flavor. When we go camping, we do something similar but over the campfire. Try adding fresh green beans, canned corn, mushrooms, garlic powder, and seasoned ..." See moresalt instead of regular. The addition of the extra veggies make the meat go further as well as add nutrition."

Brado

Mar. 2, 2008

"This general recipe is good, I just have a few comments for people trying this one for the first time. I think that if you have hot coals 30 min. is a bit long. Also, you should experiment with a vari..." See moreety of vegetables. If your meat or veggies come out a too dry, try using meat with higher fat percentage or add a few drops of water before cooking next time. Lastly, for those who think this recipe is a bit bland, I've always put a bouillon cube in for some flavor. Good luck. "

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