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Delicious Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Foil Packets, perfect for grilling or camping.

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Foil Packets

A cozy, filling, and low-mess dinner featuring seasoned beef, soft potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground beef (80 to 90 percent lean)
  • 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon gold or russet, cut small)
  • 1 medium Onion (optional) Adds a lot of flavor
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (optional) For sweetness and color
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Add at the end
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter Helps potatoes get tender
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions
  • to taste Hot sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or grill to medium-high).
  2. Cut potatoes into small cubes (about 1/2 inch), toss with oil or butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, season lightly.
  4. Tear off 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil (or double regular foil).
Assembly
  1. In each packet, layer seasoned potatoes, cooked ground beef, and optional onion and peppers.
  2. Do not add cheese yet; fold the foil into sealed packets.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes (depending on potato size); grill for 20 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. Check one packet for tenderness, then sprinkle cheese on top and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Carefully open the packets and enjoy!

Notes

Cut potatoes small and even for consistent cooking. Avoid overloading the packets to ensure everything cooks through. Add cheese last for the best melted finish.