Recipe of the Month - September 2004
SEASONED BURGER AND POTATO PACKETS
8 small new potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 T olive or vegetable oil
4 frozen lean ground beef patties (about � lb each)
1 c Green Giant Frozen Cut Green Beans (from 1 lb package)
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut four 18x12" sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, � tsp of the seasoned salt, � tsp of the Italian seasoning and the oil; toss to coat. Microwave on High for 4 minutes or just until potatoes are fork-tender.
Place 1 beef patty and � c of the green beans on each sheet of foil; sprinkle patties with remaining � tsp seasoned salt and � tsp Italian seasoning. Top each evenly with potatoes. Wrap each packet securely using double-fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
When grill is heated, place packets on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6" from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 30-40 minutes or until patties are thoroughly cooked and potatoes are tender, turning packets over once halfway through cooking. Carefully open packets to allow steam to escape; meat thermometer inserted into center of patties should read 160 degrees F.
Ingredient substitution: Can use russet potatoes instead of new potatoes. Just cut them into �" pieces.
Serving suggestions: Serve these packets with coleslaw and watermelon.
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