Hamburger Foil Packets - Easy Hobo Dinner (Oven or Grill)
Hamburger Foil Packet meals (or hobo dinners) are a delicious combination of hamburger patty meat, baby potatoes, carrots, and onion in a mixture of Italian seasoning and other flavorful aromatics. These foil packs are perfect for a camping trip with the family or a delicious summer dinner.
INGREDIENTS
- 11 oz (300g) lean ground beef or a mix of pork and beef mince , (or sub with ground turkey/chicken for a lighter meal)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
- ½ pound of baby potatoes cut in half
- 2 large carrots sliced into one-inch cubes
- ½ onion sliced
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Colby jack cheese shredded, or ½ cups
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep. Cut the heavy duty aluminium foil into two sheets. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and black pepper. Shape into two or three beef patties (2 patties make a good size for 2-3 people). Set aside.
- In a medium bowl toss potatoes, carrots, onion with olive oil, and dried Italian herb seasoning. Divide between two packets and top with the beef patties. Fold the dinner packets into small sealed bags leaving enough space on top for the air circulation.
- Oven Instructions. Place the hobo dinner packets onto baking sheet or sheets and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celcius for 35-45 minutes.
- Grill/hot coals of fire Instructions. Simply place the packets on the grill or over coals and cook or 45-60 minutes. I recommend checking the beef and veggies for doneness at about 40 minute mark.
- Towards end of cooking, open the packets and top with shredded cheese. Close the packets and wait until cheese is melted, just a couple of minutes.
- Potatoes and carrots should be tender, this will mean that your dinner is ready. If you want your meat well done, cook it for longer. Serve hot with favorite dipping sauces.
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NOTES
- Store. Remove the ingredients from the foil and transfer them to an airtight container. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. I like to reheat it in the oven at about 350 F until warmed through. Don't overheat it as the meat will become dry. The best way to use the leftovers is to make a mixed vegetable and meat omelet or fried eggs the next morning.
- Or you can use ground beef instead of ham in this breakfast casserole. Delicious easy meal! You can freeze it too but the best way is to freeze unbaked ingredients. Keep the veggies and beef separately and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and follow the recipe instructions for baking or grilling.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 864mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6948IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 4mg
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