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Chili Cheeseburger and Fries Foil Packs

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Cheeky Kitchen
Updated Apr 19, 2017
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Nix the bun and enjoy the best parts of any burger—the patty and fries! This easy idea grills up all the greatest burger flavors in one easy foil packet.

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  • When it comes to summer grilling, it’s always fun to surprise your backyard BBQ guests. Instead of serving up same-old chicken, grab some foil and prepare these simple Chili Cheeseburger and Fries Foil Packs. A hearty, hand-pressed burger is topped with no-bean chili, frozen fries and cheese, then baked or grilled until ready to enjoy. A welcome twist to any weeknight dinner, summer potluck or casual backyard party. Prep a whole batch of these burgers and serve up the bests eats in town.

Chili Cheeseburger and Fries Foil Packs

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen shoestring fries
  • 1 cup no-bean chili
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut four 18x12-inch sheets of nonstick aluminum foil.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix beef with salt and pepper. Shape into four patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Place 1 patty in the center of each foil sheet.
  • Step 
    3
    Top each with 1/4 cup chili, fries and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bring up 2 sides of the foil so the edges meet. Fold together tightly at the top, creating a loose tent above the burger.
  • Step 
    5
    Fold other sides to seal. Place packets on a cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    6
    To BAKE: Heat oven to 450°F. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of patties reads 160°F.
  • Step 
    7
    To GRILL: Place packets on a grill over medium heat. Cook 8 minutes, rotate packets then cook 7 to 9 minutes longer, or until patties are no longer pink in the center.
  • Step 
    8
    Place packets on plates. To serve, cut a large “X” across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

550 Calories
34g Total Fat
44g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
34g
52%
Saturated Fat
14g
71%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
150mg
49%
Sodium
1450mg
60%
Potassium
760mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
3g
Protein
44g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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