Description
These Campfire Dinner Meatloaf Foil Packets are a perfect solution for a delicious and satisfying meal while camping. Juicy mini meatloaves packed with flavor, surrounded by tender baby potatoes and carrots, all cooked to perfection in individual foil packets over a campfire or grill.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatloaf:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (85% lean)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the vegetables:
- 2 cups baby potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Additional salt and pepper for vegetables
For garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepare the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Shape the meatloaves: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into mini loaves.
- Prepare the vegetables: In another bowl, toss baby potatoes and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the packets: Lay out four large sheets of heavy-duty foil. In the center of each, place a mini meatloaf and a generous helping of vegetables around it. Fold the foil over the food and seal the edges tightly to form packets.
- Cook the packets: Cook over a campfire or grill on medium heat for 30–35 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the packets, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- These packets can also be baked in a 400°F oven for the same amount of time.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
