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hobo dinner foil packets

Hobo dinner foil packets are a fun and easy way to cook a complete meal over a campfire or in the oven, featuring seasoned meat and vegetables wrapped in aluminum foil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
Vegetables
  • 2 cups baby potatoes halved
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup onion chopped
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Prepare four large sheets of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each.
Assembly
  1. Divide the seasoned ground beef into four equal portions and place each portion in the center of a foil sheet.
  2. Top each portion with equal amounts of baby potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion.
  3. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the vegetables if desired.
  4. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create a sealed packet, making sure it is tightly closed.
Cooking
  1. Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes.
  2. Carefully remove the packets from the heat and let them sit for a few minutes before opening.
  3. Open the packets carefully to avoid steam, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and seasonings based on your preferences. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted for different dietary needs.

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