🍔 Hobo Dinner Hamburger
A Hobo Dinner Hamburger is a fun, easy, one-pan meal that’s basically a “hobo dinner” (a meal cooked in foil with meat, veggies, and potatoes) with a hamburger twist. Perfect for camping, backyard cookouts, or a quick weeknight meal.
🛒 Ingredients (per packet)
- 1 hamburger patty (seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- 1 small potato, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, or bell peppers)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 slice of cheese (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and any favorite seasoning
- Aluminum foil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or medium heat if grilling.
- Prepare foil packet: Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- Layer ingredients:
- Place sliced potatoes first
- Add hamburger patty on top
- Sprinkle veggies around the patty
- Dot with butter or drizzle olive oil
- Season everything with salt, pepper, or spices
- Seal the packet: Fold the edges of the foil to make a sealed pouch.
- Cook:
- Oven: 25–30 minutes
- Grill: 20–25 minutes
- Ensure potatoes are tender and hamburger is cooked through (160°F/71°C for beef)
- Optional: Open the foil and add a slice of cheese in the last 2–3 minutes to melt.
😋 Tips & Variations
- Swap hamburger for chicken, sausage, or veggie patties.
- Add onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For camping, throw the packets directly onto hot coals (foil must be heavy-duty).
💡 Bottom line:
It’s a complete, fuss-free meal in one foil packet—meat, veggies, and carbs all in one, and cleanup is a breeze!
If you want, I can make a shortcut version that’s even faster for weekday dinners using frozen vegetables.
