🔥 Hobo Dinner Hamburger & Vegetable Foil Packets
This classic campfire-style meal is simple, hearty, and perfect for the oven, grill, or campfire—everything cooks together in one packet!
🥩 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or shredded cheese
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
- Oven: 400°F (200°C)
(Or prepare a grill/campfire with medium heat)
2. Shape the patties
- Divide ground beef into 4 portions
- Form into patties and season with salt and pepper
3. Assemble foil packets
- Lay out 4 large sheets of foil
- Add a layer of potatoes, carrots, and onions
- Place a beef patty on top
- Add 1 tablespoon butter on each
- Sprinkle extra seasoning if desired
4. Seal tightly
- Fold foil into sealed packets so juices stay inside
5. Cook
- Oven: 35–45 minutes
- Grill/Campfire: 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway
6. Serve
- Carefully open (watch the steam!)
- Eat straight from the foil or plate it up
💡 Tips
- Slice veggies thin so they cook evenly
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor
- Toss in bell peppers or mushrooms for variety
🟡 Why it’s a favorite
- One packet = full meal
- Minimal cleanup
- Juicy, flavorful, and customizable
If you want, I can give you a cheesy version or a 4-ingredient ultra-simple version of this recipe.
