Description
This Hamburger Foil Packets recipe offers an easy and hearty hobo dinner perfect for oven or grill cooking. Ground beef patties are seasoned and paired with baby potatoes, carrots, and onions tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning, all wrapped in foil and cooked to tender perfection. The meal finishes with melted Colby Jack cheese for a flavorful, convenient, and satisfying dinner for two.
Ingredients
Meat
- 11 oz (300g) lean ground beef or a mix of pork and beef mince (or substitute with ground turkey/chicken for a lighter meal)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1/2 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large carrots, sliced into one-inch cubes
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Seasonings & Extras
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (or 1/2 cup if preferred)
Instructions
- Prep Foil Sheets: Cut two sizes of heavy-duty aluminum foil sheets large enough to create individual packets. Set aside for later use.
- Season and Shape Meat: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and shape into two to three evenly sized patties, suitable for two to three servings.
- Toss Vegetables: In a medium bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes, cubed carrots, and sliced onion with olive oil and Italian seasoning until well coated. Divide this vegetable mixture evenly between the two foil sheets.
- Assemble Packets: Place the shaped beef patties on top of the veggies in each foil sheet. Fold the foil over to form sealed packets, leaving some space inside to allow heat circulation during cooking.
- Oven Cooking: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and patties are cooked to desired doneness.
- Grill Cooking: Alternatively, place the packets directly on a grill or over hot coals. Cook for 45-60 minutes, checking for doneness at around 40 minutes to ensure vegetables are tender and meat is cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Near the end of cooking, carefully open each packet and sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese on top. Close the packets again and allow cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Confirm the tenderness of potatoes and carrots. If you prefer well-done meat, cook a little longer as needed. Serve the foil packets hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing during cooking.
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Check packets carefully when opening to avoid steam burns.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
