Grilled Meat Loaf Meal Packets recipe

Dinner's in an easy-to-assemble packet! Grill meat, potatoes and carrots for a satisfying meal.

Makes: 6 servings

1 1/2 pounds lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 ounce) onion recipe and dip soup mix (from 2-ounce box)
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Progresso plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
1 bag (1 pound 4 ounces) refrigerated new potato wedges
3 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
Fresh parsley, if desired

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18 x 10-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix beef, dry soup mix, egg, milk and bread crumbs. Shape into 6 loaves, 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 inch. Place 1 loaf on each foil sheet; top each with about 1 tablespoon of the ketchup. Place about 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup carrots around each loaf.

2. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.

3. Place packets on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160 degrees F. To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 850mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 12g); Protein 27g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 150%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20%

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Substitution
Fresh new potatoes, cut into wedges, can be used instead of the refrigerated potatoes. Because the refrigerated potatoes are partially cooked, microwave the fresh ones for 4 to 6 minutes before adding them to the packets.

Do-Ahead
Make these packets up to 24 hours in advance. Pop them on the grill when you are ready to eat.

Serve With
Although these hearty packets can be a complete meal, a crisp mixed-greens salad would be a nice addition.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy Betty Crocker 2008/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved