Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets

Nothing says summer camping quite like burgers on the grill. These Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets are the perfect meal to kick off Independence Day weekend at the campground. Juicy grilled burgers are paired with seasoned potatoes cooked in foil packets for an easy, family-friendly dinner with minimal cleanup. Whether you’re camping, RVing, or cooking in the backyard, this classic cookout meal is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets

Aclassic holiday weekend meal that fits perfectly before Independence Dayfestivities.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 670

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

For the Burgers

• 2 pounds lean ground beef 90% lean
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 slices cheddar cheese optional
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced red onion
• Pickles
• Favorite burger condiments

For the Ranch Potato Packets

• 2 pounds baby potatoes halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 packet 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

 

Prepare the Potato Packets

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or prepare a campfire with hot coals.
2. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
3. Divide the potatoes evenly among six sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
4. Seal each packet tightly.
5. Place the packets on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
6. Cook for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.

Prepare the Burgers

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
2. Form into six equal patties.
3. Grill the burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. During the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices if desired.
5. Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.

Serve

1. Place each burger on a bun.
2. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and desired condiments.
3. Carefully open the potato packets and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
4. Serve burgers alongside the ranch potatoes.

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