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Meat Patties with Potatoes
This simple and satisfying mid-century recipe combines seasoned meat patties and thinly sliced potatoes, wrapped in foil and baked until tender and juicy. Designed for convenience and flavor, it reflects the era's love for easy oven meals with minimal cleanup. The foil-wrapped method steams the potatoes inside the meat, locking in moisture and seasoning. It's an ideal one-dish dinner for busy weeknights or casual family meals, capturing the rustic, hearty charm of postwar home cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 russet potatoes (medium )
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Meat

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • Divide into 8 thick patties.

Step 2: Slice the Potatoes

  • Peel the potatoes.
  • Cut them into thin, even slices.

Step 3: Assemble the Packets

  • Place one beef patty on a sheet of foil.
  • Layer several slices of potato on top.
  • Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Top with a second beef patty, sandwiching the potatoes.

Step 4: Wrap and Bake

  • Wrap the foil tightly around each patty.
  • Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

  • Open carefully (watch for steam).
  • Serve hot with a side of vegetables or a salad.

Tips

  • Add sliced onions between the patties for extra flavor.
  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Add spices such as garlic powder, paprika, or onion powder to the meat.
  • Swap russet potatoes for Yukon golds for a creamier texture.
  • Add thin carrot slices for a fuller foil packet meal.
  • Brush the foil lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
  • For crispier potatoes, partially pre-bake potato slices before assembling.
  • Add a pat of butter on the potatoes for richer flavor.
  • Serve with ketchup, gravy, or sour cream.
  • Make individual foil packets for easier portioning and cleanup.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, easy weeknight meal, foil dinner, meat patties, potatoes, simple ingredients, vintage recipe
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