Sunday, May 07, 2006

Seasoned Burger and Potato Packets...

8 small new potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 frozen lean ground beef patties (about 1/4lb. each)
1 cup frozen cut green beans

Heat grill. Cut four 18X12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoned salt, 1/2 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 1/4 cup of the green beans on each sheet of foil; sprinkle patties with remaining 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 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 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover gill; cook 30 to 40 minutes or until patties are thoroughly cooked and potatoes are tender, turning packets over once halfway through cooking. Carefully oven packets to allow steam to escape; meat thermomter inserted into center of patties should read 160 degrees.