Description
Burger Hobo Packets are an easy and flavorful foil packet meal that combines seasoned ground beef patties with tender potatoes, onions, and carrots cooked together until juicy and delicious. Perfect for grilling or oven baking, these packets minimize cleanup and deliver a comforting, hearty dinner ideal for camping, meal prep, or quick family meals.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1½ pounds ground beef
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the heat source: Set your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking the packets.
- Prepare foil packets with vegetables: Divide the thinly sliced potatoes, onion slices, and carrots evenly between four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Season the vegetables: Drizzle each vegetable pile with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the veggies for robust flavor.
- Form beef patties: Shape the ground beef into four equal-sized patties, ensuring they are compact for even cooking.
- Assemble the packets: Place one beef patty over each seasoned vegetable pile on the foil sheets.
- Seal the packets: Fold and seal the foil tightly to create foil packets, ensuring no juices escape during cooking.
- Cook the packets: Grill or bake the packets for 35 to 40 minutes. Cooking time ensures the beef is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Add cheese and melt: Carefully open each packet; if desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot contents and close the foil briefly to allow the cheese to melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the packets with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and serve hot directly from the foil packets.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent leaks or tearing while cooking and handling.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or bell peppers to the vegetable mix for additional flavor and nutrition.
- This meal is excellent for camping trips or for easy meal prep since it cooks all components together with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
