Old Fashioned Hobo Dinner Recipes

OLD FASHIONED HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• 1. Pre heat oven to 400 degree. First I get a heavy duty aluminum foil and make 2 sheets where they cross each other in the middle. (to make it larger than a regular sheet). Place a good portion of hamburger, in a patty, approx. 7 to 9 inches in diameter and about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, on the foil. Salt & pepper to taste.
• 2. Place sliced onions and potatoes next on top of the hamburger. Salt & pepper again. (some will slide off to the side) That is ok. Then place the squash and broccoli (or what ever veggies you have) on top of that. Pyramid style. Again, it's ok if they slide to the side a bit.
• 3. Salt & pepper to taste again. (we like salt & pepper) Add the butter or margarine on top of all of the veggies. I use about 2 - 3 Tbsp. on each serving depending on the amount of veggies added.
• 4. I then fold it up around the whole thing. Try to keep it as triangular as possible. Add another piece of foil underneath of this and fold it up around the whole thing. This is to catch any liquid that might seep out. Seal it up on top.
• 5. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. an hour. Check it at 45 minutes and see it the potatoes are soft. The meat should be done if it is not too thick of a patty. The juice is what is great with this meal it is the best tasting veggies ever. And you just dump it onto a plate and enjoy it. Throw the aluminum foil away. And not much left to clean up too.

HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
• In a bowl, mix together the beef (1 pound), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), and brown sugar (1/2 teaspoon) until the spices are evenly incorporated.
• Form beef mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set aside.
• Spread out 4- 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Stack a 1/4 of each vegetable in a layer in the center of each sheet of foil. Sprinkle the vegetables generously with salt and pepper and dot the top with 1 tablespoon of cubed butter.
• Top the vegetable layer with a beef patty then top with 2 tablespoons cream of mushroom soup.
• Seal foil packets well and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender about 30-40 minutes.
• Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender for about 30-40 minutes.

TRADITIONAL BOILED DINNER

Steps:

• Place the brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add potatoes, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables and horseradish or mustard if desired.

CAMPER'S HOBO DINNER

Steps:

• Place veggies and hamburger pattie in middle of large sheet of aluminum foil.
• Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bring up the two long sides of the foil to meet above the food, fold (crimp) the foil several times until it is snug against the food.
• Fold (crimp) the short ends of the foil several times until snug against the food.
• This will seal the food in and prevent leakage.
• Place package directly on hot charcoal and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes each side (or, you can place package in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour).
• Make as many packages as needed.