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Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets

Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets

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๐Ÿ” All the flavor of a classic cheeseburger cooked over an open campfire in one neat foil packet.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Tender potatoes, juicy beef patties, and melted cheddar come together with zero cleanup and minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 packets 1x

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef, 80/20 blend

2 medium potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick

1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 large tomato, sliced into thick rounds

4 tablespoons ketchup

4 teaspoons yellow mustard

4 slices cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

4 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil (about 12x18 inches each)

Instructions

1-Prepare the ingredients: Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick, thinly slice onion, and cut tomato into thick rounds.

2-Form the patties: Shape ground beef into 4 thin patties about 1/4 inch thick, pressing wider than final size.

3-Assemble the potato base: On each sheet of heavy duty foil, spread sliced potatoes and onions in a single loose layer; season lightly with salt and pepper.

4-Top with the patty: Place one beef patty on top of each potato and onion base.

5-Add condiments and tomato: Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup and 1 teaspoon mustard over each patty, then top with a thick tomato slice.

6-Seal the packets: Fold foil over ingredients and crimp edges tightly to trap steam inside.

7-Cook over the fire: Place packets over medium heat on a campfire grate or grill; cook for 12โ€“15 minutes.

8-Flip the packets: Carefully flip each packet with tongs and cook another 12โ€“15 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef is cooked through.

9-Add the cheese: Open packets carefully, lay a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, reseal foil, and let sit for about 2 minutes to melt.

10-Rest and serve: Let packets rest for 5 minutes before opening to keep juices sealed in, then serve straight from the foil.

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Notes

๐Ÿ’ก Use heavy duty foil and double wrap the packets if your grate is rough to prevent tears and keep all the juices sealed inside.
๐Ÿ’ก Slice potatoes to exactly 1/8 inch thick so they cook through in the same 25 to 30 minutes as the beef patties.
๐Ÿ’ก Add the cheddar cheese only after cooking, then reseal for 2 minutes to melt perfectly without the cheese separating or turning oily.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Resting Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Foil Packet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 packet
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg