Description
A simple, all-in-one ‘Hobo Dinner’ cooked in a foil packet. This easy-to-assemble meal features a hearty mix of ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and various vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and zucchini. The ingredients are tossed with olive oil and herbs, sealed in an aluminum foil packet, and baked until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced potatoes, ground beef, diced onion, sliced bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and add the minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Tear four large pieces of aluminum foil. Divide the mixture evenly among the foil pieces.
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal the edges, creating individual packets.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packets, being mindful of the hot steam, and serve the dinner straight from the foil.
Notes
- This is a classic ‘hobo packet’ or ‘foil packet’ meal, perfect for camping or an easy weeknight dinner.
- The foil packets seal in the steam, which helps to cook the potatoes and meat while mingling all the flavors.
- Be very careful when opening the packets, as hot steam will be released.
- This meal is highly customizable; you can substitute your favorite vegetables or ground meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6-9 g
- Sodium: 400-600 mg
- Fat: 18-24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6-9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40 g
- Fiber: 5-8 g
- Protein: 25-30 g
- Cholesterol: 70-90 mg
