Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets (Printable)
Seasoned beef and veggies sealed in foil, cooked over campfire or grill with melted cheddar on top.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large russet potato, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3.5 oz button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 dill pickles, sliced (optional)
→ Cheese
07 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings and Pantry
08 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
09 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Optional Toppings
15 - Chopped iceberg lettuce
16 - Sliced fresh tomatoes
17 - Additional ketchup and mustard for serving
# How to make it:
01 - Prepare your campfire, grill, or oven to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until the seasonings are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a flat patty.
04 - Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12 inches per side. Brush the center of each sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
05 - Arrange potato slices in the center of each oiled foil sheet. Top with layers of onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Season the vegetables lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Place one seasoned beef patty on top of the vegetable layer in each packet. Drizzle each patty with 1/2 tablespoon ketchup and a small squeeze of yellow mustard.
07 - Fold the foil up and over the contents, crimping the edges tightly to form fully sealed packets. Ensure there are no gaps to prevent juices from leaking during cooking.
08 - Place the sealed packets on a campfire grate, grill grates, or in the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
09 - Carefully open each packet, watching for hot steam. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, then reseal the packets and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
10 - Open the finished packets and serve directly from the foil or transfer to plates. Garnish with sliced pickles, chopped lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and additional condiments as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every single component of a great cheeseburger is here, but the foil trapping all those juices makes everything taste richer than any burger off a grill.
- Cleanup is basically throwing away foil, which means more time around the fire and zero dishes to scrub in the dark.
02 -
- Do not skip the heavy duty foil because regular foil tears easily over open flames and you will lose all your cooking juices into the fire.
- Letting the packets rest sealed for two minutes off the heat before opening allows the cheese to finish melting and the internal temperature to settle evenly.
03 -
- Slice the potatoes as thin as you possibly can because they are the slowest cooking ingredient and thicker slices will stay firm while everything else overcooks.
- Crimp the foil edges by folding them over three times minimum to create a seal that holds up to flipping without bursting open mid cook.