Description
Foil-wrapped cheeseburgers reveal a complete meal nestled in a portable package. Hearty ingredients combine for a simple outdoor cooking experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juicier burgers)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baby potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced (optional)
- 0.5 cup red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- burger buns (optional)
- ketchup, mustard, or mayo
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Blend ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly and create a flavorful base.
- Patty Formation: Craft four substantial meat patties, gently pressing to maintain thickness while preventing excessive shrinkage during cooking.
- Foil Packet Setup: Layer heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets, positioning each as a personalized cooking vessel for individual servings.
- Ingredient Layering: Centralize a meat patty on each foil sheet, surrounding it with thinly sliced potato wedges to create a robust foundation that captures burger essentials.
- Vegetable Integration: Disperse chopped vegetables around the patty, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor and optimal nutritional composition.
- Packet Sealing: Meticulously fold and crimp foil edges, creating an airtight enclosure that traps moisture and intensifies internal flavor profiles.
- Cooking Process: Situate sealed packets on a preheated grill or within a hot oven, allowing ingredients to meld and develop rich, interconnected tastes.
- Cheese Finalization: Upon completing cooking time, delicately unveil packets and crown each burger with a cheese slice, permitting residual heat to create a luxurious melting effect.
- Serving Presentation: Deliver meals directly in foil packets, offering a rustic, convenient dining experience with minimal post-meal cleanup requirements.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Avoid overworking ground beef when mixing to prevent tough, dense burgers that lose tenderness during cooking.
- Choose Lean Balance: Select ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio for optimal juiciness and flavor without excessive greasiness in your packets.
- Slice Potato Precision: Cut potato wedges uniformly and thin (about 1/4 inch thick) to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent undercooked sections.
- Seal Foil Securely: Create tight, folded packet edges to lock in steam and ensure vegetables and meat cook evenly without losing moisture during grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg