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Hobo Dinner

A comforting and nostalgic meal of ground beef, potatoes, and mixed vegetables cooked in foil packets on a grill or in the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, green beans, corn
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Seasoning of choice garlic powder, paprika, etc.

Equipment

  • Aluminum foil
  • Large bowl
  • Grill or oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Chop the potatoes, onion, and mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and mixed vegetables.
  4. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and your chosen seasonings; mix until ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Lay out a 12-inch sheet of aluminum foil and place one-quarter of the mixture in the center.
  6. Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly to lock in moisture.
  7. Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning packets halfway through for even cooking.
  8. Remove the packets from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before opening to avoid hot steam.
  9. Carefully open each packet, watching for escaping steam, and serve the Hobo Dinners hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef before assembly or sprinkle cheese on top of each packet during the last 5 minutes of cooking.