This Hobo Dinner Foil Packets recipe is the ultimate easy, no-mess meal packed with juicy seasoned meat, tender potatoes, and flavorful veggies—all cooked together in a convenient foil packet. Perfect for busy weeknights, camping trips, or oven dinners, it’s hearty, customizable, and incredibly satisfying with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef or turkey/chicken
- 4 medium potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 carrots sliced into thin rounds
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers sliced (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella, optional
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat
- Oven: 200°C (400°F)
- OR preheat grill to medium heat.
- Prepare the Packets
- Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil.
- Lightly grease each with oil or butter.
- Build the Layers
- For each packet:
- Add a layer of potatoes and carrots.
- Top with a portion of ground beef (shaped into a patty or crumbled).
- Add onions and bell peppers.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the Packets
- Fold the foil tightly into sealed packets.
- Leave a little space inside for steam circulation.
- Cook
- Oven:
- Place packets on a baking tray.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until potatoes are tender and meat is fully cooked.
- Grill / Campfire:
- Cook over medium heat for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Finish & Serve
- Carefully open packets (watch out for steam).
- Sprinkle with cheese and let it melt for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
