Description
This Hamburger Hobo Dinner Foil Packets recipe offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic hamburger dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tender baby gold potatoes, carrots, and red onions all cooked together in foil packets in the oven. Each packet is topped with melty Colby Jack cheese, creating an easy, hearty, and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or camping.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 packet dried onion soup mix
- 6 slices Colby Jack cheese
Vegetables
- 1 & 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes, quartered
- 12 ounces frozen crinkle-cut carrots
- 1 medium red onion, large diced
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Other
- Heavy duty aluminum foil (12×18 inch pieces)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the foil packets.
- Mix Beef and Soup Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds of lean ground beef with 1 packet of dried onion soup mix, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the meat mixture into six equal portions and shape each into a hamburger patty. Set these aside for assembling the packets.
- Season the Vegetables: In a separate large bowl, combine the quartered baby gold potatoes, frozen crinkle-cut carrots, large diced red onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss well to coat all veggies evenly with oil and spices.
- Prep the Foil: Lay out six pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil, each about 12×18 inches in size, and spray each sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Build the Packets: On each prepared foil sheet, place one-sixth of the seasoned vegetable mixture in the center, then top with one hamburger patty. Wrap the foil around the ingredients to form a sealed pouch, ensuring no gaps for steam to escape.
- Bake the Packets: Place the foil packets on baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. Check that the vegetables are tender and use a meat thermometer to verify the patties have reached an internal temperature of at least 160°F for safe consumption.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Carefully open each foil packet and place a slice of Colby Jack cheese on top of the cooked hamburger patties. Loosely re-cover the packets with foil and allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat for about 5 minutes. Serve the packets as they are or with your favorite sauces for added flavor.
Notes
- To ensure safety, always use a meat thermometer to check the hamburger patties have reached an internal temperature of 160°F.
- You can customize the vegetables in the foil packets by adding bell peppers or mushrooms as preferred.
- Double wrap the foil if cooking over a campfire to prevent leaks.
- Use heavy-duty foil to avoid tearing when handling the packets.
- These packets can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a lower fat option, choose lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
