Campers Hobo Dinner Food

HOBO DINNER FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Cut four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Shape into four patties and place in the center of the aluminum foil.
• In a medium sized bowl toss potatoes, carrots, onion olive oil and Italian seasoning. Divide evenly between the four packets. Fold the foil over and seal each packet.
• Place the packets on the grill or over the coals of a fire. Cook for about 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Carefully open the foil packets and top with cheese.

STEAK FOIL PACKETS (HOBO DINNER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (Or see notes for camp fire or grill instructions.)
• Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy duty foil, about 10-12 inches across. Regular foil will work too, just be careful not to tear it. You can double wrap if you're worried about it.
• Add 1 cup of cooked rice to the center of each sheet of foil.
• Top rice with about 1-2 teaspoons of onion soup mix.
• Use a sharp knife to slice the steak into 12 thin strips, about 1 inch across. See photos.
• Place 3 strips of steak on top of each mound of rice.
• (At this point, you can add chopped vegetables around the edges of the rice. Season with salt and pepper. See notes.)
• Pour 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk over the top of each mound of steak and rice.
• Sprinkle the remaining onion soup mix evenly over the rest of the steak in each packet.
• For each sheet of foil, bring the short ends of the foil together over the rice and steak. Press together and fold down securely over the food. For each end, fold the corners in, and then continue folding until you have a nice secure packet. See photos!
• Place the 4 packets on a large baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and carefully open each packet, being very careful not to burn yourself with the steam.
• Serve hot!

CAMPER'S HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Place veggies and hamburger pattie in middle of large sheet of aluminum foil.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bring up the two long sides of the foil to meet above the food, fold (crimp) the foil several times until it is snug against the food.
• Fold (crimp) the short ends of the foil several times until snug against the food.
• This will seal the food in and prevent leakage.
• Place package directly on hot charcoal and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes each side (or, you can place package in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour).
• Make as many packages as needed.

HOBO DINNERS FOR CAMPERS

Steps:

• Lay FOUR foil pieces along counter or on table top (set other four pieces aside).
• In center of foil, dice one potato and carrot; slice one mushroom.
• Crumble one-fourth of the hamburger over the 'shroom.
• Slice or mince one-quarter of the onion over the burger.
• Press one clove of garlic over the onion.
• Add half a teaspoon of beef base to the mound.
• Snip up one tablespoon of butter over each pile.
• Sprinkle on salt & pepper and any herbs (basil, parsley, thyme, oregano) you like.
• Bring ends of foil to center, then make small folds (twice) to lock in the top. Wrap ONE end up, roll end tightly.
• Lift packet up and gently shake goodies to compress.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the open end, then carefully fold and roll up the open end.
• Set rolled packet into center of SECOND sheet of foil and wrap again. This prevents any gravy-juice from sneaking out.
• Over indirect campfire/grill or rake campfire coals over -- cook 30 minutes (check to be sure spuds are soft).
• OPEN CAREFULLY as the inside will be steamy and HOT!
• Serve from inner foil or transfer to a plate.
• BRILLIANT IDEA: Freeze the packets after wrapping -- then they'll stay nice and cold longer when you get to your campsite, and can be served the second night out.
• OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: frozen broccoli or mixed veggies; fresh corn, beans, or peas.
• SAUCE IT UP: Add about 1/8 to 1/4 cup of cream of 'shroom/celery soup for a nice gravy/sauce.

CAMPFIRE HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Spray 18-inch square of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Place 1/4 of the meat in center of foil.
• Place 1/4 of the vegetables on top of meat.
• Season with butter, salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste.
• Fold top and sides of foil several times to seal food.
• THREE WAYS TO COOK: Always place seam side up when cooking. You may want to double wrap if cooking on a campfire or grill.
• •CAMPFIRE: Place on hot coals near the edge of your campfire and allow to cook 25-30 minutes, or until meat is done.
• •GRILL: Place on medium/hot grill for 40 minutes; rotate 1/2 way through cook time.
• •OVEN: Preheat oven to 350°F Place on cookie sheet or cooking stone; bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until meat is done.
• OPEN CAREFULLY!