Easy Foil Packet Ground Beef and Vegetables (Print version)

Ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion cook together in sealed foil packets for an easy, hearty dinner with almost no cleanup.

# Ingredients:

For the packets

01 - 1 1/4 lb (565 g) lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free if needed
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
04 - 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
05 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) baby potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
06 - 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
07 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C), or heat a grill to medium. Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty foil and lightly oil the center of each sheet.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, carrots, onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form into four thin patties.
04 - Divide the vegetables among the foil sheets. Place one beef patty on top of each vegetable pile and add 1 tablespoon butter to each packet.
05 - Bring the long sides of each foil sheet together and fold down twice to seal. Fold in the short ends tightly while leaving a little space inside for steam.
06 - Bake on a rimmed sheet pan for 35-40 minutes, or grill for 35-40 minutes, turning once. The potatoes should be tender and the beef should reach 160°F (71°C).
07 - Let packets rest for 5 minutes. Open away from your face to avoid steam, then sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

# Good to know:

01 - Use heavy-duty foil, or double-wrap regular foil for grilling and campfire cooking.
02 - Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces so they cook through on time.
03 - Ground beef should reach 160°F before serving.

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