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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
  

Meat
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste

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 pepper.
  3. Prepare four large pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each.
Assembly
  1. Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and place each portion in the center of a piece of foil.
  2. Top each portion with equal amounts of potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion.
  3. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create a sealed packet, ensuring no gaps for steam to escape.
Cooking
  1. Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  2. Carefully remove the packets from the grill or oven, allow to cool slightly, then open and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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