Hamburger Hobo Dinner Packets (Printer-Friendly Version)

Savor juicy ground beef with potatoes and carrots cooked in foil packets for a simple, tasty meal.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Ground Beef Mixture

01 - 453 g lean ground beef (1 lb)
02 - 3 tablespoons ketchup
03 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 3 tablespoons water

→ Vegetables

10 - 680 g Yukon gold potatoes, diced (1.5 lb)
11 - 300 g frozen sliced carrots (10.5 oz)
12 - 1 large sweet onion, sliced

→ Vegetable Seasoning

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Finishing

17 - 6 tablespoons salted butter (1 tablespoon per packet)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In another large bowl, mix Yukon gold potatoes, frozen sliced carrots, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Lay out six sheets of 18x12 inch heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray each with nonstick cooking spray. Place one-sixth of the vegetable mixture in the center of each sheet.
04 - Divide the ground beef mixture into six equal patties. Place one patty atop the vegetables on each foil sheet, then distribute onion slices evenly over the patties.
05 - Add one tablespoon of salted butter onto each patty to enhance moisture and flavor.
06 - Fold and crimp each foil sheet securely to form sealed packets, ensuring no air can escape.
07 - Preheat grill to 400°F (medium-low to low heat). Place foil packets on the grill and close lid. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes until burgers reach an internal temperature of 160°F and vegetables are tender.
08 - Carefully remove packets from the grill, open cautiously, and serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Adding water to the ground beef mixture keeps burgers moist and tender.
02 - Customize vegetables with peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, broccoli, or cauliflower as desired.
03 - For cheeseburgers, add cheese atop patties after cooking then reseal foil for 5 minutes to melt.
04 - This meal can also be baked in a preheated 400°F oven for 30-40 minutes.
05 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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