FOIL PACKET KNAPSACKS

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When our children were small, I invented this recipe to take along on trips to the park. We'd grill the packets, then eat the meal right from the foil wrap!-Ann Millhouse, Polo, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, mixed vegetables and mushrooms; set aside. , In another large bowl, combine the egg, tomato juice, oats, onion, salt and pepper; crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Divide meat mixture into six portions; crumble each portion onto an 18x12-in. piece of foil. , Top with vegetable mixture; season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Bring edges of foil together; crimp to seal, forming a packet. Place on baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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