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Campfire Sloppy Joe Foil Packets

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Looking for a fun twist on classic Sloppy Joes? These Campfire Sloppy Joe Foil Packets combine seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, onions, and a tangy homemade Sloppy Joe sauce in an easy foil packet meal. Everything cooks together over the campfire or grill, creating a hearty dinner with almost no cleanup.

It’s a simple recipe that’s perfect for busy camping weekends and uses affordable ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.

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Campfire Sloppy Joe Foil Packets

A campground favorite with a fun twist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cups baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup Sloppy Joe sauce homemade or your favorite bottled variety
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped parsley optional
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill or prepare a medium campfire.
  2. Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  3. Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Divide the potatoes evenly among four large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
  5. Top each with the Sloppy Joe mixture and diced bell peppers.
  6. Fold and seal each packet tightly.
  7. Cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender.
  8. Carefully open each packet, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and loosely reseal for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  9. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Camp Cook’s Tips
  • Parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes at home to reduce cooking time at camp.
  • Double-wrap the foil if cooking directly over campfire coals.
  • Add sliced mushrooms or corn for extra vegetables.
  • Serve with hamburger buns if you want the classic Sloppy Joe experience.
Serving Suggestions
  • Coleslaw
  • Pickles
  • Fresh watermelon
  • Pasta salad
  • Corn on the cob
  • Kettle-cooked potato chips
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
🥪 Leftover Lunch Idea
Warm the leftover Sloppy Joe mixture and pile it onto toasted hamburger buns for a classic Sloppy Joe lunch.
Or spoon it over cooked rice or baked potatoes for a completely different meal that uses what you already have on hand.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Foil Packets

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These Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Foil Packets are one of the easiest campground meals you’ll ever make. Everything cooks together in a sealed foil packet, creating a flavorful dinner with almost no cleanup. Tender shrimp, sweet corn, baby potatoes, and a garlic butter sauce make this meal feel like a mini shrimp boil without hauling out a giant stockpot. Perfect for campfires, charcoal grills, or gas grills.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Foil Packets

Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and garlic butter wrapped in foil packets for an easy campsite dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces baby potatoes halved
  • 2 ears corn cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Place the halved baby potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Make the Garlic Butter
  1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Assemble the Packets
  1. Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
  2. Divide the potatoes evenly among the foil sheets.
  3. Add the corn rounds.
  4. Top each packet with an equal portion of shrimp.
  5. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over all four packets.
Seal the Packets
  1. Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly, creating four packets.
Cook
  1. Place packets on a preheated grill or campfire grate over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  3. Carefully open one packet to ensure the shrimp are pink and the potatoes are tender.
Serve
  1. Open the packets carefully to avoid steam burns.
  2. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  3. Serve directly from the foil packets for easy cleanup.

Notes

Storage & Reheating Tips
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Shrimp are best when eaten fresh, so plan for minimal leftovers.

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Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

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Bring the flavors of a classic shrimp boil to the campground with these easy Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets. Loaded with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn, these packets deliver all the flavor of a traditional seafood boil without needing a giant pot of water.

Everything cooks together in a convenient foil packet, making clean up a breeze and allowing you to spend more time enjoying the campground and less time washing dishes. Whether you’re gathered around the campfire or relaxing at your RV site, this fun and flavorful meal is a perfect way to kick off the weekend.

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Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Enjoy all the flavors of a classic seafood boil with these Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 3 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and parboil the potatoes for 8–10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine:
  3. o Shrimp
  4. o Smoked sausage
  5. o Parboiled potatoes
  6. o Corn
  7. o Melted butter
  8. o Old Bay seasoning
  9. o Garlic powder
  10. o Black pepper
  11. o Lemon juice
  12. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  13. Divide the mixture among 6 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  14. Fold and seal the packets tightly.
  15. Place the packets on a grill grate or over medium campfire coals.
  16. Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  17. Carefully open the packets and check that the shrimp are pink and fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  18. Garnish with parsley and serve with fresh lemon slices.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Parboil the potatoes and cut the corn at home before your trip. Store them in sealed containers in the cooler to make campsite assembly quick and easy.
RV Air Fryer Option
These shrimp boil packets adapt beautifully to an RV air fryer.
  1. Assemble the packets using air fryer-safe foil sized to fit your basket.
  2. Place one packet in the basket at a time.
  3. Cook at 380°F for 12–15 minutes.
  4. Carefully open and check for doneness. The shrimp should be pink and the potatoes fork-tender.
  5. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Because shrimp cooks quickly, avoid overcooking by checking the packet at the 12-minute mark.
Rainy Day Electric Skillet Option
No campfire? No problem.
  1. Parboil the potatoes as directed.
  2. Melt the butter in a large electric skillet.
  3. Add the potatoes, sausage, and corn.
  4. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and seasonings.
  6. Cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
This method is perfect for RV camping, cabins, or rainy campground evenings.

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Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

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Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they’re easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and require almost no cleanup. These Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets combine tender chicken, hearty potatoes, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch seasoning into one delicious meal that cooks right over the campfire or on a grill.

Everything steams together inside the foil, creating a flavorful dinner that’s perfect for busy camping weekends. Just assemble the packets, place them over the fire, and let dinner cook while you relax and enjoy the outdoors.

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Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they're easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and require almost no cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat a campfire cooking grate or grill to medium heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine:
  3. o Chicken
  4. o Potatoes
  5. o Olive oil
  6. o Ranch seasoning
  7. o Garlic powder
  8. o Black pepper
  9. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  10. Divide the mixture among 6 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  11. Top each packet with crumbled bacon.
  12. Fold and seal the foil packets tightly.
  13. Place packets on the grill grate or over medium campfire coals.
  14. Cook for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  15. Carefully open the packets and check that the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
  16. Sprinkle each packet with shredded cheddar cheese.
  17. Close the packets loosely for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  18. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

RV Air Fryer Option
Camping in an RV or dealing with rainy weather? These foil packets can easily be adapted for an air fryer.
  1. Prepare the chicken, potatoes, seasoning, and bacon as directed.
  2. Place the mixture in a foil packet sized to fit your air fryer basket.
  3. Cook at 380°F for 20–25 minutes, carefully checking that the chicken reaches 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Open the packet, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and cook for 2–3 minutes more until melted.
Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your air fryer and the thickness of the potato pieces.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

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When it comes to easy campground dinners, foil packet meals are hard to beat. These Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets combine juicy chicken, tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and ranch seasoning in one convenient package. Everything cooks together on the grill or over the campfire, making cleanup a breeze and leaving you with a hearty meal everyone will enjoy.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

When it comes to easy campground dinners, foil packet meals are hard to beat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat or prepare a campfire with a bed of hot coals.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among six large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
  4. Fold and seal each packet tightly.
  5. Place packets on the grill grate or over hot coals.
  6. Cook for 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  7. Carefully open packets and check that the chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
  8. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese.
  9. Close packets loosely for 2–3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Campground Tips
  • Assemble the packets at home and store them in a cooler until ready to cook.
  • Sweet potatoes can be substituted for baby potatoes for a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • Add broccoli florets during the last 10 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables.

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Patriotic Grilled Burgers with Ranch Potato Packets

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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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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