Boy Scout Foil Dinner
Unleash your inner adventurer with this Boy Scout Foil Dinner, a classic campfire meal that's as hearty as it is convenient. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone seeking an easy, no-mess dinner, this recipe combines juicy ground beef patties with tender slices of potatoes, carrots, and onions, all seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Wrapped in double-layered heavy-duty aluminum foil and cooked over a fire, grill, or oven, this all-in-one meal locks in flavors and moisture with a buttery finish. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for minimal cleanup, it’s the ultimate camping recipe that delivers comforting flavors right at your campsite or in your backyard. Whether you're feeding a scout troop or recreating camping vibes at home, this foil packet recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 small Onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 4 sheets Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your campfire or oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thinly slice the potatoes, carrots, and onion into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12x12 inches each. Double layering the foil ensures durability during cooking.
Drizzle olive oil on the center of each foil sheet to prevent sticking.
Place a layer of potatoes in the center of each sheet, followed by the carrots, onions, and ground beef patty.
Season the contents of each foil packet with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Top each packet with a tablespoon of butter for a rich, savory flavor.
Fold the sides of the foil up and over the ingredients tightly to create a sealed packet. Ensure the edges are crimped to prevent steam and juices from escaping.
Place the foil packets on hot coals of the campfire, a grill, or in the oven.
Cook for approximately 25-30 minutes, flipping the packets halfway through if using a fire or grill. Cooking time may vary depending on the heat source and thickness of ingredients.
Carefully remove the packets from the heat source and allow them to sit for a couple of minutes. Open the packets cautiously to let the steam escape.
Transfer the contents to a plate or leave them in the foil for easy cleanup. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1610 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3131 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
