Description
Hearty philly cheesesteak foil packs bring classic sandwich flavors to campfire or oven cooking. Melted cheese, tender beef, and caramelized peppers create a simple yet satisfying meal when camping or enjoying a quick dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup brown mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsps (44 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) ketchup
- 1 ½ tsps Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Station: Construct four generously sized aluminum envelopes using heavy-duty foil, lightly coating each with cooking spray for effortless release.
- Vegetable Composition: Uniformly slice potatoes, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms into consistent pieces, combining them in a spacious mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season comprehensively with salt and pepper, massaging to ensure flavor integration.
- Meat Seasoning: Blend ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a robust spice combination of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and Italian herbs, creating a deeply flavored protein base.
- Packet Assembly: Distribute vegetable mixture evenly across foil packets, creating a colorful foundation. Strategically crumble seasoned meat over vegetables, ensuring balanced coverage and maximum flavor potential.
- Sealing Technique: Meticulously seal foil packets, allowing minimal steam circulation while maintaining ingredient integrity.
- Cooking Method: For grilling, position packets directly on heated grates, cooking approximately 10 minutes per side until vegetables reach optimal tenderness. Alternatively, oven method involves placing packets on a large sheet pan, baking between 28-38 minutes at 400°F.
- Cheese Finalization: Carefully unfurl packet edges, drape Provolone cheese slices across the surface, and return to heat momentarily to achieve perfect cheese melting.
- Serving Presentation: Serve immediately, presenting these flavor-packed Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs directly from their aromatic aluminum vessels.
Notes
- Foil Pack Prep: Use heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Veggie Cutting Technique: Slice vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the packet.
- Seasoning Strategy: Massage spices and oil into ingredients thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly and enhance overall taste profile.
- Cooking Flexibility: Can be prepared on grill or in oven, offering versatile cooking options for different kitchen setups and preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg