Easy Camping Foil Packets: Campfire Dinner

Name: Easy Camping Foil Packets: Campfire Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Camping
Ingredients: 1 roll heavy duty aluminum foil; 1 Tbsp per packet butter; various proteins (e.g. ground beef, chicken); vegetables (e.g. potatoes, carrots, bell peppers)

Whip up these simple, customizable foil packet dinners over the campfire or grill. They're quick to prepare, incredibly tasty, and make cleanup a breeze after a long day outdoors.

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Added October 2, 2026

Source: amandaoutside.com

Easy Camping Foil Packets: Campfire Dinner

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 40 min

Serves: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

•1 roll heavy duty aluminum foil
•1 Tbsp per packet butter
•various proteins (e.g. ground beef, chicken)
•vegetables (e.g. potatoes, carrots, bell peppers)

Equipment

• cutting board
• knife
• metal tongs
• fork

Instructions

1Chop all ingredients into bite-size pieces.
2Place ingredients on a large piece of foil.
3Add 1 Tbsp of butter and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
4Fold the foil to create a sealed packet, using three pieces of foil for strength.
5Cook on hot campfire coals or grill for 30-40 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes.

Camp tips

• Use heavy-duty aluminum foil for better durability.
• Pre-assemble packets at home to save time at the campsite.
• Experiment with various ingredient combinations for flavor.

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