Hamburger Hobo Packets (Printer-Friendly)

Ground beef, potatoes, carrots cooked together in foil packets for a simple, hearty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef Mixture

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

→ Vegetables

10 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
11 - 1 cup frozen sliced carrots
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 large sweet onion, sliced

→ Additional

17 - 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In another bowl, mix diced Yukon Gold potatoes, frozen sliced carrots, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Lay out six 18x12 inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Lightly spray each sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Divide vegetable mixture evenly among foil sheets, placing it in the center of each.
04 - Divide beef mixture into six equal patties. Place one patty atop the vegetables on each foil sheet. Distribute sliced onions evenly over the patties. Top each with one tablespoon of butter.
05 - Fold and crimp foil edges securely to seal each packet tightly, ensuring no air escapes.
06 - Preheat grill to 400°F over medium-low to low heat. Place foil packets on the grill and close lid. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature of patties reaches 160°F and vegetables are tender.
07 - Carefully remove packets from grill, open cautiously to avoid steam, and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Adding water to ground beef keeps the patties moist and tender during cooking.
02 - For cheeseburgers, add cheese to packets after cooking, reseal, and allow 5 minutes for melting.
03 - Adjust vegetables according to preference; peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini work well.

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