Description
Cheeseburger Hobo Foil Packets offer a deliciously simple and portable meal combining seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, onions, and melty cheddar cheese all cooked together in foil packets. Perfect for grilling or baking, this recipe infuses classic cheeseburger flavors with the convenience of one-pot cooking, ideal for outdoor cookouts or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp ketchup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Foil: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C) or your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12×12 inches, to create individual packets.
- Mix Seasoned Beef: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Toss Potatoes and Onions: In a separate bowl, toss the thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and yellow onion slices with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Assemble Packets: Evenly divide the potato and onion mixture onto the center of each foil sheet. Top each pile with a portion of the seasoned ground beef, shaping it loosely into a patty. Add dill pickle slices on top of the beef layer.
- Seal Foil Packets: Fold the foil over the ingredients to tightly seal each packet, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking. Place the packets directly on the grill grates or on a baking sheet if using an oven.
- Cook: Grill or bake the foil packets for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F (71°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Carefully open each packet and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef. Reseal the packets and allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese slightly.
- Serve: Open the packets carefully to avoid steam, and serve the cheeseburger hobo packets with ketchup if desired.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and to securely enclose the ingredients.
- Ensure potatoes are sliced thinly for even cooking within the 30-minute timeframe.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or add other favorite burger toppings inside the packets before cooking.
- Internal temperature of beef should reach 160°F to ensure it is safely cooked.
- These packets can also be cooked over hot coals or in a campfire for an outdoor camping option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in foil packets to retain moisture.
