Campfire
Dinner
American
Easy Camping Beef and Veggie Foil Packs
Cook hearty beef and vegetable dinners right in the coals or on the grill. These simple foil packs are perfect for campouts and quick backyard meals.
Community rating
Added October 3, 2026

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 lb Ground beef
- •1 lb Potatoes (about 4 medium)
- •1-2 cups Chopped green beans
- •2 Large carrots, sliced
- •½-1 cup Corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
- •½-1 cup Chopped onion
- •¼ cup Salted butter, cubed
- •1 tablespoon Fresh chopped herbs (or dried)
- •as needed Salt and pepper
Equipment
- • Aluminum foil
- • Nonstick spray
- • Grill or oven
Instructions
- 1Prep ingredients by cutting meat and veggies into ½ to 1-inch pieces.
- 2Cut 18-inch sheets of foil, lay them side by side, and spray with nonstick spray.
- 3Layer meat, veggies and seasonings in the center of each foil sheet.
- 4Fold the long ends of the foil together tightly, then do the same with each end. Seal tightly to prevent juices from escaping.
- 5Cook immediately or store in the fridge or a cooler for up to 48 hours.
- 6To cook over a campfire: cook for about 20 minutes on hot coals, flipping and rotating to promote even cooking.
- 7To cook on the grill: preheat to medium heat and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 8To cook in the oven: preheat to 400°F and cook for 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through and veggies are soft.
Camp tips
- • Add other proteins like turkey, chicken, or shrimp for variety.
- • Use fresh or frozen vegetables based on availability.
- • Experiment with seasonings like garlic powder or paprika for different flavors.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 493
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