08/04/2026
🔥 Hobo Dinner Foil Packets | The Easiest Comfort Meal with Almost No Cleanup! 🥔🥕🍔
Looking for a hearty meal that's easy to make and packed with flavor? These Hobo Dinner Foil Packets are a family favorite! Tender potatoes, carrots, onions, and juicy seasoned beef all cook together in one foil packet, making dinner simple and delicious. Whether you're baking them in the oven, grilling outside, or cooking over a campfire, this recipe is always a winner!
🛒 Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (or 4 small hamburger patties)
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
🥄 Optional Add-Ins
Bell peppers
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Sweet potatoes
Green beans
Corn kernels
Shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon bits
Worcestershire sauce
Fresh parsley
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
Slice the potatoes, carrots, and onions into even pieces.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, or use seasoned ground beef crumbles.
2️⃣ Assemble the Packets
Lay out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Add a layer of potatoes to each sheet.
Top with carrots and onions.
Place a beef patty on top.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Finish with a small piece of butter.
3️⃣ Seal the Packets
Fold the foil tightly to seal each packet, leaving a little room inside for steam to circulate.
4️⃣ Cook
Oven: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
Grill: Cook over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Campfire: Place on hot coals and cook for 25 to 35 minutes, turning occasionally.
5️⃣ Serve
Carefully open the packets, watching out for hot steam.
Serve straight from the foil or transfer to a plate.
Top with fresh parsley or shredded cheese if you'd like.
🥗 Serve with garlic bread, a fresh salad, coleslaw, cornbread, or fresh fruit for an even more satisfying meal.
❤️ Would you try these in the oven, on the grill, or around a campfire? Let us know in the comments, and tell us what veggies you'd add to your foil packet! 👇