Hobo

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy and customizable "Hobo" recipe—a complete meal wrapped in foil! Perfectly seasoned ground beef patties are layered over a medley of tender potatoes, carrots, and onions, all seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then sealed in foil packets for effortless cooking and cleanup. Whether you're baking in the oven or grilling outdoors, these hearty foil packets pack bold, smoky flavors while keeping everything juicy and flavorful. Ready in just under an hour, this budget-friendly recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, camping trips, or backyard barbecues. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve straight from the packet for a rustic, no-fuss presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 4 sheets Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or get your grill heated to medium-high.

Step 2

Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut the potatoes into thin rounds and slice the carrots into sticks or rounds. Finely chop the onion.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

Divide the mixture evenly among the four sheets of aluminum foil, placing the veggies in the center of each sheet.

Step 5

Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. Place one patty on top of each pile of vegetables.

Step 6

Fold the sides of the foil packets up and over the ingredients, sealing each packet tightly to prevent steam from escaping.

Step 7

Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or grill for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking. Ensure the beef is fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Carefully open the packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Step 9

Serve the packets directly from the foil for easy cleanup or transfer to plates for a more formal presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1176.7 grams (1176.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1750

Total Fat 109.70g	141%
Saturated Fat 36.70g	184%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 2800mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 112.70g	41%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 16.50g
Protein 90.00g	180%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185mg	14%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 3924mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 25.1%