Old Fashioned Hobo Dinner Recipes

CAMPER'S HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Place veggies and hamburger pattie in middle of large sheet of aluminum foil.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bring up the two long sides of the foil to meet above the food, fold (crimp) the foil several times until it is snug against the food.
• Fold (crimp) the short ends of the foil several times until snug against the food.
• This will seal the food in and prevent leakage.
• Place package directly on hot charcoal and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes each side (or, you can place package in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour).
• Make as many packages as needed.

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.

TRADITIONAL BOILED DINNER

Steps:

• Place the brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add potatoes, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables and horseradish or mustard if desired.

HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9x13 baking pan with aluminum foil, if desired (makes for easier cleanup).
• Layer the potatoes and carrots together in the bottom of the pan.
• Layer the sausage slices on top of the vegetables.
• Layer onion slices on top of the meat slices.
• Mix cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup together, or pour together over casserole.
• Add water or milk to the soup for thinner gravy, if desired.
• Pour over other ingredients.
• Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

SHEET PAN GROUND BEEF, POTATO, AND CARROT DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Shape the ground beef into patties and place in pan. Layer the vegetables on top of the beef patties, starting with the potatoes, then carrots and finally onions. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste.
• Cover with aluminum foil and seal edges. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

EASY HOBO TIN FOIL DINNER RECIPE

Steps:

• Use a large square piece of aluminum foil for each tin foil dinner. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• Separate ground beef into 4 equal patties, or steak into 4 servings, and place in the center of each piece of foil.
• Divide potatoes, carrots, and onion evenly between all 4 dinners and place on top of meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce on top of each dinner and fold foil up tightly around the entire meal.
• Cook on a grill on medium-high heat or an open fire for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables and meat are cooked through.
• Open foil carefully and top with BBQ sauce and shredded cheese.