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Hobo Hamburger Packets

Hobo hamburger packets are a delicious, mess free way to cook a ground beef dinner. These are the perfect dinner anytime whether you bake them in the oven or cook the packets on the grill or over the campfire!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 682kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup ritz cracker crumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 2 russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 4 carrots peeled & cut into thin strips
  • 4 slices bacon cut in half
  • s & p to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the beef, crackers, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, steak seasoning, cheese, & peppers. Mix together until the meat mixture's evenly combined.
  • Layer two large pieces of foil on a clean countertop- enough to cover, close, and seal a burger sized pocket/packet.
  • Divide the meat mixture into roughly four even balls. Press on ball out between your hands to flatten it into a large patty.
  • Add 1/4 of the sliced onion to the center of the foil sheet, spreading out slightly. Set the hamburger patty on top of the onion.
  • Spread 1/4 of the carrot sticks over half of the burger patty & 1/4 of the potato slices over the other half.
  • Top with two slices of bacon, and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Wrap up & seal the packet tightly, then transfer it to a waiting baking sheet. Set the packet down seam side up.
  • Repeat with the remaining three hamburger patties.
  • Bake them in the oven at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven, and let them packets rest for a full 5 minutes before very, very carefully opening them using tongs. There will be pent up steam, and it can easily burn when it escapes if precautions aren't taken.
  • Serve with your favorite condiments and enjoy!

Notes

These hobo hamburger packets can also be cooked on a grill or on a grate over an open campfire.

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 1562mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10714IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 7mg