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    Home » Summer Recipes » Hamburger Foil Packets

    Published: May 16, 2019 Modified: Jun 7, 2023 by Catherine Arena 12 Comments

    Hamburger Foil Packets

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    These Hamburger Foil Packets (Hamburger and Potatoes) also known as Hamburger Hobo Packets or Ground Beef Hobo Packets are made with beef patties marinated in salsa verde and seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning, potatoes, veggies, cheese, butter and baked to tender perfection.  Total comfort food!  A perfect camping food too!

    I cannot express how much I love these Hamburger Foil Packets otherwise known as Hamburger Hobo Packets or Ground Beef Hobo Packets.

    These are so delicious and so easy to make.

    This hamburger foil dinner is great to cook on the stove, oven, grill and make the most perfect Hamburger Campfire Packets as well.

    Foil packets are a true favorite in my home!

    Whatever you fill them with whether beef, pork, chicken or seafood, they’re just great!

    Delicious, easy and comforting food in little packs!

    And let’s not forget there’s no mess and makes for super easy cleanup!

    Hamburger Foil Packets on a white plate.

    I’m not sure what it is about Hobo Foil Packets but food just seems to taste so much better wrapped in foil or parchment paper.

    That’s how I feel about my Tilapia en Papillote Packets (Tilapia in Parchment Packets).

    Take a look at how yummy these tilapia packets are!  Stuffed with delicious flaky tilapia fillets and topped with veggies like zucchini, yellow squash, onions, tomatoes, chives and garlic.  Then seasoned simply with lemon, butter, paprika, salt and pepper.  They’re excellent!

    Okay back to these yummy hamburger foil packets.

    Hamburger Foil Packets on a white plate.

    What Will you Need to Make These Hamburger Foil Packets

    • 2 beef patties (or more) I made two packets so I used one in each
    • 2 potatoes
    • ½ red or white onion
    • ½ green, red or yellow bell pepper
    • Montreal steak seasoning (what I used but you can season differently)
    • Salsa verde (could use store bought)
    • Four slices of provolone, mozzarella or havarti cheese (two slices in each packet)
    • 4 tablespoons butter (two tablespoons in each packet)
    • Salt to taste
    • Cherry peppers for topping on burgers (optional)

    Vegetable spray for foil to prevent food from sticking.

    How to Make These Foil Packets in the Oven

    Potatoes, red onions and scalloped potatoes with marinating hamburgers on separate plates for the Hamburger Foil Packets.
    Potatoes, vegetables, butter, cheese and burger inside aluminum foil ready for the oven, grill or stovetop.
    Hamburger Foil Packs ready for the oven, grill or stovetop.
    • Season beef patties with the salsa verde, then sprinkle Montreal steak seasoning and salt to taste.
    • Cut your veggies into slices and then half moons.
    • Cut potato into thin slices for easier and quick cooking.

    Prepare Foil Sheets

    • Cut each foil sheet about a 2 feet in length.  This allows for you to stuff your packets comfortably.
    • Spray both sheets with vegetable spray to prevent food from sticking.

    Time to Layer!

    • Lay out one foil sheet at a time.
    • Layer the slices of one potato to the center of foil and sprinkle with salt.
    • Layer with half of the pepper and onion slices.
    • Top with two tablespoons of butter and season again with a sprinkle of salt.
    • Add two slices of cheese and top with one seasoned beef patty.
    • Top with cherry peppers (optional)
    • Now roll over the foil from one side to the other side and seal ends well.
    • Repeat process with the other foil sheet, patty and ingredients.
    • Cook both packets in the oven facing up for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender at 375 degrees.

    Done!

    Open packets gently as they will be hot and steam will flow out as you are opening them.

    I like to open mine by rolling the sides of the foil down and eating right out of the packet.

    For Stove Top, Grill and Campfire Cooking

    For Stove Top

    After preparing foil packets, place packets in a large cast iron pan and cover with a lid.  Cook over medium heat for 35 minutes.

    For Grill

    Top foil packs face up on grill and close grill lid.  Cook for 35 minutes.

    For Campfire Cooking

    Place foil packs on top of grill over prepared charcoal for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Watch that packets are not over direct heat and cause packets to burn.

    Other Tips for Delicious Foil Packets

    Choose ground beef that’s 70/30 or 80/20 percent fat because the extra fat allows the beef patties to remain tender and not dry out.

    Could also top with other delicious toppings like sliced pimiento olives.

    Could also add other flavorings such as mushroom gravy soup on top of beef for extra yumminess.

    Hamburger Foil Packets on a white plate.

    The extra fat from the beef patties, butter, salsa verde and veggies creates a sort of gravy that is absolutely divine!  Total comfort food!

    Freezer Friendly

    You can also freeze the packets for up to a month, just double foil or place ingredients in a plastic freezer bag and then remove and put contents in foil or parchment paper when ready to cook.  Easy peasy!

    For more dishes made with beef, you will also love these dishes:

    Empanadillas de Carne (Puerto Rican Empanadas)

    Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains)

    Pastelitos de Carne (Puff Pastry with Meat Filling)

    Chili Flautas with Salsa Verde

    For a full selection of delicious tasty beef dishes, follow link → Beef Dishes

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    Hamburger Foil Packets on a white plate.

    Hamburger Foil Packets

    These Hamburger Foil Packets also known as Hamburger Hobo Packets or Ground Beef Hobo Packets are made with beef patties marinated in salsa verde and seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning, potatoes, veggies, cheese, butter and baked to tender perfection.  Total comfort food!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Course: Campfire Food, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 568kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 2 beef patties I use 70/30 or 80/20 lean patties
    • 2 potatoes skin on or peeled, cut into thin slices
    • ½ red or white onion Cut into slices and then half moons
    • ½ green, red or yellow bell pepper Cut into slices and then half moons
    • Montreal steak seasoning what I used but you can season differently
    • salsa verde could use my recipe or use store bought
    • 4 slices of provolone, mozzarella or havarti cheese two slices in each packet
    • 4 tablespoon butter two tablespoons in each packet
    • salt to taste
    • Cherry peppers for topping on burgers optional

    Need Aluminum Foil and Vegetable Spray

    Instructions

    • Season beef patties with the salsa verde, then sprinkle Montreal steak seasoning and salt to taste.
    • Cut each foil sheet about a 2 feet in length.  This allows for you to stuff your packets comfortably.Spray both sheets with vegetable spray to prevent food from sticking.
    • Lay out one foil sheet at a time.Layer the slices of one potato to the center of foil and sprinkle with salt.
    • Layer with half of the pepper and onion slices.
    • Top with two tablespoons of butter and season again with a sprinkle of salt.
    • Add two slices of cheese and top with one seasoned beef patty. 
      Top with cherry peppers (optional)
    • Now roll over the foil from one side to the other side and seal ends well.Repeat process with the other foil sheet and ingredients.
    • Cook both packets in the oven facing up for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender at 375 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2 | Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 1223mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 9.1mg
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    1. Teresa says

      November 12, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      How much salsa verde do you? I want to make these. Thanksteresa

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        November 12, 2019 at 3:17 pm

        Hello Teresa! Thanks for stopping by! Use about 1/4 cup or so of salsa verde. If you have any other questions please let me know.

        Reply
    2. Sara Welch says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      This was so juicy and packed with flavor! Love how quickly it comes together too! Purely mouth watering delicious!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        June 01, 2019 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks Sara! I know these hamburger foil packets are really just so delicious!!

        Reply
    3. Kate says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Planning on making this tonight and I can’t wait! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        June 01, 2019 at 10:03 pm

        You will love them Kate!

        Reply
    4. Deanne Frieders says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      These look like a perfect summer meal for our family. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        June 01, 2019 at 10:04 pm

        Yes these are perfect for summer, camping, grilling or really anytime of the year! Thanks Deanne!

        Reply
    5. Beth Neels says

      May 31, 2019 at 11:47 am

      This is the perfect, easy weeknight dinner in one small pouch! I love it! Totally customizable and easy clean up! Right up my alley! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        June 01, 2019 at 10:04 pm

        Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      May 31, 2019 at 11:24 am

      What a great idea for a tasty easy dinner. These would be perfect for on the grill. I love that everything is cooked together in one packet.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        June 01, 2019 at 10:05 pm

        Me too Stephanie! I love that! Not only delicious but super easy clean up!

        Reply
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