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Smoky Campfire Meatloaf Foil Packs

Mini meatloaves in foil packs cooking over a campfire, showcasing a smoky, flavorful camping recipe.

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Mini meatloaves in foil packs cooking over a campfire, showcasing a smoky, flavorful camping recipe.

Smoky Campfire Meatloaf Foil Packs offer a tantalizing twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for outdoor cooking. These mini meatloaves are wrapped in foil and seasoned to perfection with a smoky flavor that enhances their juicy goodness. As the coals of your campfire heat up, these packs cook to create a satisfying meal that not only fills the belly but warms the spirit. They’re easy to prepare ahead of time and can be thrown on the fire, allowing you to enjoy your camping experience without being tied to a stove.

This recipe shines during camping trips for several reasons. First, the individual foil packs make portion control a breeze, ensuring that everyone gets their fill without waste. Each serving stays warm and flavorful in its pouch, making clean-up as simple as tossing the foil into the fire. Plus, the smoky aroma that fills the air will surely enhance the camping ambience, leaving you craving more.

Before you dive in, there are a few notes to keep in mind. Prepping the meatloaf mixture at home saves time at the campsite. Be sure to check your foil wraps for any tears, as it’s essential to seal in all the goodness. You can customize the ingredients to suit your taste; experiment with different spices or add chopped vegetables to fit your preference.

Mini meatloaves in foil packs cooking over a campfire, showcasing a smoky, flavorful camping recipe.

Smoky Campfire Meatloaf Foil Packs

Recipe by John Bergstein

Difficulty

Beginner

Servings

4 servings

Prep time

20 Mins

Cooking time

30 Mins

Ingredients

  • 450g ground beef
  • 100g breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 150ml BBQ sauce
  • Aluminum foil

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Instructions

  1. Preheat your campfire using good-quality hardwood for the best flavor.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until just combined; avoid overworking the meat.
  4. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into mini loaves.
  5. Place each mini meatloaf on a piece of aluminum foil and shape the foil around them to create a pouch.
  6. Brush BBQ sauce on top of each meatloaf for added flavor.
  7. Place the foil packs directly in the hot coals of the campfire, cooking for 20-30 minutes or until they are cooked through.
  8. Carefully remove the foil packs from the fire, allow them to cool for a minute, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Carbs

14

Protein

30

Fats

22