Description
Campfire magic comes alive with these hearty Hobo Dinner foil packets, packed with savory ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Wilderness explorers and home cooks alike will savor this simple, rustic meal that brings comfort and flavor to any outdoor or indoor dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 strips bacon
Vegetables:
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 large carrots
- 1 medium onion
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 2 sheets aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking of the hobo dinner packets.
- Dice potatoes, carrots, and onions into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee balanced cooking and texture.
- Mince garlic and crumble ground beef, preparing the proteins for layering in the foil packets.
- Create two large aluminum foil squares, laying them flat on a clean work surface for packet assembly.
- Drizzle olive oil onto the center of each foil sheet to prevent sticking and enhance flavor infusion.
- Distribute ground beef as the first layer, creating a compact base for the vegetable medley.
- Arrange chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions over the beef, ensuring even distribution across the packets.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables for robust seasoning.
- Drizzle Worcestershire sauce across the ingredients to add depth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Place bacon strips strategically on top of the vegetable layer, allowing their fat to render and enhance moisture.
- Dot butter pieces across the packet contents to provide richness and prevent dryness during baking.
- Carefully fold and seal the foil packets, creating a tight envelope that traps steam and promotes even cooking.
- Transfer packets to a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until beef is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven, let packets rest for 5 minutes, then carefully open and serve hot, allowing the aromatic steam to escape.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary preferences.
- Control sodium intake by using low-sodium Worcestershire sauce and reducing added salt for heart-healthy modifications.
- Enhance vegetable variety by incorporating seasonal vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms for added nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Simplify cleanup by using parchment paper-lined foil packets, which prevents sticking and makes disposal easier while maintaining moisture and flavor integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg