Hobo Dinner Foil Packets Recipes

HOBO FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• PREP: If you are using the oven, preheat it to 400 degrees F. If grilling, prepare the grill by heating to medium-high heat (425-450 degrees F.) Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty foil and lightly spritz with cooking spray. If you aren't going to be cooking this meal in foil packs (See Note 1), line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• PREP VEGGIES: Cut the sausage into coins. Thinly slice the potatoes (about 1/8th inch thick). Thinly slice the carrots and cut large carrot slices in half. Thinly slice the yellow onion. Add the sausage, potatoes, carrots, and onion to a large bowl.
• SEASON: Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of oil and all of the seasonings (Italian seasoning, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and salt and pepper). Add salt and pepper to personal preference (I add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Toss everything together until well combined.
• DIVIDE: Divide the mixture evenly among the four prepared sheets of foil. Cut the butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and cut each tablespoon piece into 4 smaller pieces. Add four pieces of butter to the foil packs (1 tablespoon per foil pack). Seal the foil packs tightly so no air escapes, but do not double wrap the foil (use only one sheet of foil per pack, or the cooking time will be off). To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down to completely seal. Then, roll up the ends.
• COOK: Grill for 20-30 minutes or until veggies are fork tender (flip the foil packs at the halfway point). To bake foil packs, place foil packs on a sheet pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until veggies are fork tender. Campfire cooking: add to hot coals and cook for 20-30 minutes. Be aware they can take up to 40-45 minutes depending on the actual temperature of the coals, actual thickness of cut veggies, outside temperatures, how many foil packs are on the coals, etc. There is great variance in cooking these over coals.
• GARNISH: Carefully open the foil pack, watching for steam to be released. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs (we like fresh thyme) and serve with ketchup drizzled over everything or on the side.

THE BEST HOBO DINNER FOIL PACKET MEAL

Steps:

• Form the beef into four patties and set aside.
• Coat 4 large pieces of heavy duty foil with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place one potato (peeled and sliced) in the middle of each piece of foil.
• Place about 1/4 of the green beans and a 1/4 of the corn on each pile of potatoes.
• Place a beef pattie on top of the vegetables on each piece of foil.
• Top each foil packet with the sliced onions, a tablespoon of butter, and season with salt and pepper.
• Fold up the sides of the foil. Then fold up the other sides to make a foil pack.
• Place on the grill on medium high heat (or a campfire) for approximately 30 minutes or until the hamburger patties are cooked through.
• Open the foil packets carefully and enjoy dinner!

STEAK FOIL PACKETS (HOBO DINNER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (Or see notes for camp fire or grill instructions.)
• Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy duty foil, about 10-12 inches across. Regular foil will work too, just be careful not to tear it. You can double wrap if you're worried about it.
• Add 1 cup of cooked rice to the center of each sheet of foil.
• Top rice with about 1-2 teaspoons of onion soup mix.
• Use a sharp knife to slice the steak into 12 thin strips, about 1 inch across. See photos.
• Place 3 strips of steak on top of each mound of rice.
• (At this point, you can add chopped vegetables around the edges of the rice. Season with salt and pepper. See notes.)
• Pour 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk over the top of each mound of steak and rice.
• Sprinkle the remaining onion soup mix evenly over the rest of the steak in each packet.
• For each sheet of foil, bring the short ends of the foil together over the rice and steak. Press together and fold down securely over the food. For each end, fold the corners in, and then continue folding until you have a nice secure packet. See photos!
• Place the 4 packets on a large baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and carefully open each packet, being very careful not to burn yourself with the steam.
• Serve hot!

CAMPFIRE FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, or a large zip-top bag, combine the chicken, onion, mushrooms, yellow pepper, red pepper, garlic, and potatoes. Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice, then mix well.
• Evenly divide the mixture between 4 large sheets of aluminum foil. Top each with another sheet of foil, and roll up the edges tightly. Wrap each packet again, securely in another sheet of foil to double wrap.
• Cook in the hot coals of a campfire until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender, around 40 minutes.

HOBO DINNER FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Cut four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Shape into four patties and place in the center of the aluminum foil.
• In a medium sized bowl toss potatoes, carrots, onion olive oil and Italian seasoning. Divide evenly between the four packets. Fold the foil over and seal each packet.
• Place the packets on the grill or over the coals of a fire. Cook for about 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Carefully open the foil packets and top with cheese.

HAMBURGER FOIL PACKET HOBO DINNERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Divide ground beef into 4 even hamburger patties about 1 inch thick. If you are feeding children you may want to make their portions smaller.
• Wash your veggies. Cut carrots into 1 inch pieces and potatoes into 1-2 inch pieces.
• Place hamburger patties in the center of each piece of aluminum foil. Surround each patty with pieces of carrots, potatoes, and onions if you choose.
• Place 1/2-1 tbsp butter on the center of each patty. Sprinkles approx 1-2 tbsp of onion soup mix over the ingredients.
• Gather the corners of the foil up and scrunch together to seal each pocket. Place sealed pockets onto a baking sheet in case any sauce leaks out during baking.
• Bake at 350 for 40-60 minutes. Carefully unwrap one pocket keeping face away as steam escaping will be hot. Poke carrots and potatoes with a fork to check for doneness. Once vegetables are done the meat should be cooked through as well. You can check with a meat thermometer. Meat should read 140 degrees or more.

BASIC BEEF AND POTATOES HOBO DINNER RECIPE

Steps:

• Lay out 4 sheets of 12″ heavy duty foil.
• Slice 1 medium onion into several slices.
• Place onion slices on the center of foil, making a base for your hamburger patty to go.
• Place 1 lb. lean ground beef in a bowl. Add small amount of water to beef so that it will effectively steam the vegetables while cooking.
• Shape the ground beef into four hamburger patties.
• Place the hamburger patties on top of the onions.
• Peel and slice 4 medium potatoes.
• Place the sliced potatoes on top of the burger and onion.
• Peel and slice 4 medium carrots.
• Add salt and pepper, garlic salt, and seasoned salt. Also add butter if desired.
• Take the pouches and bring opposite sides of the foil together above the food and fold them over once to make a 1' crease at the top. Fold the foil over 2 more times, but leave several inches of space between the food and the top of the foil pack, like a tent. Fold or roll the ends of the pack together toward the center to make tight seals.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!

HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
• In a bowl, mix together the beef (1 pound), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), and brown sugar (1/2 teaspoon) until the spices are evenly incorporated.
• Form beef mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set aside.
• Spread out 4- 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Stack a 1/4 of each vegetable in a layer in the center of each sheet of foil. Sprinkle the vegetables generously with salt and pepper and dot the top with 1 tablespoon of cubed butter.
• Top the vegetable layer with a beef patty then top with 2 tablespoons cream of mushroom soup.
• Seal foil packets well and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender about 30-40 minutes.
• Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender for about 30-40 minutes.

STEAK AND POTATO PACKETS (HOBO PACKETS)

Steps:

• Tear off 4 large square sheets of aluminum foil. Drizzle all 4 foil aluminum square pieces with olive oil.
• Put 1 Tablespoon of butter on each foil sheet.
• Dice potatoes into cubes (about 1-inch). Leaving the skin on. Divide up the cubed potatoes and place on top of the butter on each aluminum foil square.
• Evenly sprinkle minced garlic and diced onion over each of the four servings. Then sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with a little bit more olive oil.
• Put steak pieces on top of potatoes. Season with a bit more salt and pepper or your favorite steak seasoning.
• Drizzle with a tiny bit more olive oil and put another pat of butter on top.
• Fold up each of the sides to make a nice little bed for the potatoes, making a square so none of the butter and oil can escape while cooking.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill packets for about 35-45 minutes. Check periodically for your preferrer level of doneness for the steak.

CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Set grill to medium high heat. Cut six 12-18" pieces of foil in rectangular shapes. Spray each with some non stick spray.
• Season both sides of chicken with taco seasoning and lay in the middle of the foil.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients EXCEPT cheese in a bowl and divide evenly between the 6 packets on top of the meat.
• Fold the pockets; bring the long sides of the aluminum foil to meet over the chicken. Fold the ends of the foil together folding twice to create a seam. Roll up the shorter ends at least twice to create a sealed pocket/packet.
• Place on to the grill and close lid for 15-20 minutes. Halfway through rotate packets so they cook evenly. Use thermometer in thickest part of meat to ensure middle is 165F or more before consuming.
• Before serving sprinkle tops with cheese and close foil for 5 minutes to melt. Garnish with green onions, sour cream avocado etc..