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Hungry Hiker Parcels

Source of Recipe


From "The Trailside Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• ¼ cup catsup or tomato paste
  
• 2 pounds ground beef
  
• 1 large potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into small chunks
  
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Two days before you leave home:
   Cut four large squares of heavy-duty foil. In a small glass, mix the catsup with 2 tablespoons water. Spread a quarter of the catsup mixture in a small circle at the center of each of the squares of foil. Divide the beef into 4 patties, and place one over the catsup on each foil square. Set aside.
   
   
2. In a medium bowl, combine the vegetables, then divide equally among the four patties, mounding them on top of the meat. Tightly wrap the foil over the meat and vegetables, then freeze. Just before leaving for your trip, loosely wrap the frozen packet in a second layer of foil.
   
   
3. When you're ready to cook:
   Start a campfire and let it burn down to hot embers. Place the packets directly in the hot embers and cook for about 30 minutes.
   
   Makes 4 servings.