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Hobo Hamburger Foil Packet Dinner

Hobo Hamburger Foil Packet Dinner: A Simple Family Favorite

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  • Author: Brenda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 packets 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A quick and easy foil packet dinner with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables—perfect for a fun, family-friendly meal.


Ingredients

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  • For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
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  • For the Vegetables
  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes, quartered
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
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  • For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter or cooking spray

Instructions

1. Cut large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil (12–14 inches) and grease the center with butter or cooking spray

2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with dry onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed

3. Place the beef mixture in the center of each foil square

4. Top with potatoes, carrots, and diced onions

5. Fold and seal the foil tightly into packets so no steam escapes

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place packets on a baking sheet

7. Bake for 45 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and vegetables are tender

8. Carefully open packets to release steam and serve


Notes

You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or add other root vegetables like parsnips

Seal foil packets tightly to trap steam and ensure even cooking

Non-stick foil or extra cooking spray helps prevent sticking


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 packet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg