Hobo Dinner Foil Packets: A Flavorful, Easy One-Pan Meal
A hearty one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, roasted vegetables, and melted Colby Jack cheese, all cooked in foil packets for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3 large carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare grill/campfire for medium-high heat
- In a bowl, combine baby potatoes, carrots, onion, olive oil, and Italian seasoning
- Toss well to coat
- Cut 4 large heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets
- Divide seasoned vegetables into 4 equal portions on the center of each foil sheet
- Mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Form into 4 equal patties
- Place each patty on top of the vegetable portions
- Fold foil to seal tightly
- Place packets on grill, baking sheet, or campfire grate
- Cook for 30-45 minutes until beef is fully cooked
- Open packets carefully to avoid steam
- Sprinkle with ¼ cup Colby Jack cheese per serving
Notes
Check internal temperature of ground beef for doneness (160°F)
Substitute beef with halal ground lamb/chicken if preferred
Add fresh herbs like rosemary for extra flavor
Double recipe for camping/group meals
Substitute beef with halal ground lamb/chicken if preferred
Add fresh herbs like rosemary for extra flavor
Double recipe for camping/group meals