Hobo Dinner Camping Recipe

A twist on classic Hobo Foil Packets using sausage instead of ground beef. We’ve got the classic carrots, onions, and thinly sliced potatoes. A truly comforting, filling, and hearty meal that’s great for a no-mess meal or campfire dinner!

Hobo foil packets have always been second nature to me; we had them all the time growing up! With a dad and two brothers that were very into Boy Scouts and camping, we enjoyed hobo packs often. Essentially a hobo pack is a bundle of cut-up ingredients wrapped up in foil and cooked over the coals of a campfire. We love them so much, we even eat them when we aren’t camping!

Most hobo packs combine ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a whole lot of ketchup. My twist on those typical packets is to replace the ground beef with sausage since more times than not the ground beef ends up nearly inedible (which explains needing at least half the container of ketchup to get it down!). In a foil pack, the ground beef is pretty much stewed, making it hard, chewy, and near flavorless.

Hobo Dinner Foil Packets

We’ve found that replacing the beef with sausage still gets you all the flavors of traditional foil packs with loads more flavor and a great texture. Plus, the sausage also goes with lots of ketchup — a must-have topping 🙂

Hobo Foil Packs aren’t complicated, but you’ll want to make sure you have the ingredients uniformly prepared (to recipe specifications) so that everything can be cooked in time. Here’s a quick run-down on the main ingredients:

As far as the seasonings go, we’re keeping it simple while adding delicious flavor to these Hobo Foil Packets. Here’s what we use:

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Ketchup is our favorite topping and it goes exceptionally well with all the ingredients. I highly recommend Heniz® (not sponsored) for the best flavor.

Yes! Prepare Hobo Foil Packets according to the directions and seal up the packets. Throw them in the cooler and they’ll be ready to go when it’s time to put them on a grill or coals over a campfire. I don’t recommend making these more than a day in advance. I also don’t recommend freezing pre-assembled foil packs.

A twist on classic Hobo Foil Packets uses sausage instead of ground beef, and the standard carrots, onions, and thinly sliced potatoes. A truly comforting, filling, and hearty meal that's great for a no-mess meal or campfire dinner!

Hobo Dinner Foil Packets Recipe

Note 1: Cooking methods: The actual heat on stovetops, ovens, grills, and campfires varies greatly. I have tested this recipe using all four methods and am sharing the timing I found to be perfect. Time can also vary depending on the size of veggies, so my best advice would be to check just one packet at a time. Remember, every time you open a packet to check, it releases steam and will take an extra couple of minutes in comparison to the other packets cooking.

Make ahead: Prepare foil packs according to the directions and seal up the packets. Throw them in the cooler and they'll be ready to go when it's time to put them on a grill or coals over a campfire. I don't recommend making these more than a day in advance. I also don't recommend freezing pre-assembled foil packs.

Serving: 4 servings | Calories: 530 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.6 g | Protein: 12.4 g | Fat: 42.3 g | Cholesterol: 91.8 mg | Sodium: 659.4 mg | Fiber: 5.3 g | Sugar: 6 g

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I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ or leave me a comment below.These delicious filled hobo dinners are perfect for cooking a mixture of carrots, potatoes and your meat all in a foil packet. It is fun to make and an easy dinner option for the summertime!

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Hobo Foil Packets (with Sausage

Hobo dinners are a huge hit in our house! Totally kid friendly and loved by all. They are so simple to make and come together so quickly and effortlessly. Making and creating your own foil packet is just a highlight of dinner. Feel in control of what you are adding to your packet and create the best dinner for the night. Each hobo packet is made individually and can be varied according to the person or make all of them the same. Kids love this and parents do too!

Make life easy with this dinner packet by simplifying dinner and creating a flavorful packet that everyone will love. The vegetables cook up so tender and soft while the hamburger is juicy and the cheese melts perfectly over top. It is the perfect combination all together! Have a fun night of creating your own packet and watching it cook right on the grill. It is one of our favorite family dinners in the summertime and the kids rave about it every time!

There are lots of variations of foil packets but my mom introduced us to foil packets when we were young. It is definitely a delicious, quick and easy meal that is great for camping, grilling and even cooking in the oven. The foil packet is a square of aluminum foil with fresh vegetables and a meat inside that is wrapped in foil. It all cooks together over a hot fire, grill or oven. It doesn’t take long and your meal is ready all cooked together. The best thing is, you have a plate as well made right out of the foil!

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These ingredients are basic and can be easily stored in the pantry for easy access when ready to make your foil dinner. The flavors all come together creating one of the best hobo dinners ever. The vegetables come out tender and flavorful and the hamburger patty is perfectly juicy and cooked through. It is the perfect foil packet!

Create the best foil packet by following these simple steps. I like to use a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Even doubling the aluminum foil is a great way to make sure the foil packet doesn’t break when cooking. Custom make your foil packet just the way you like it!

Flipping the packets can be done. This will help avoid the inside of the hobo dinner from burning. Just know that it may not look as pretty when opening your dinner packet.

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These are simple dinners that come together so quickly. They are great to make ahead of time or the night of. Kids love to make and create their own dinners and they all turn out perfectly cooked. It is best to use heavy duty aluminum foil for these packets. It will hold up better as well as not fall apart. Make your packet big or little depending on how hungry you are. Just know the cooking variations will vary depending on the size of the packet ingredients.

The great thing about a hobo dinner is it is customizable. Each dinner can be made differently or all the same. You can cook them all at once or one at a time. These are so simple to make and come together quickly and effortlessly. Choose from cooking on a grill, a fire when camping or even bake it in the oven. All these options are perfect for making the best hobo dinner!

It is best to use a meat thermometer to know when the hamburger patty reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Simply stick your meat thermometer through the foil packets creating a small hole to check the temperature of meat. Once the hamburger reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit it is safe to take your foil packet off the grill, out of the oven or fire.

Hobo Dinner Packet

Create the most flavorful packet just the way you like it with variations that will help you enjoy your dinner even more. Want more vegetables or double the hamburger, you got it! These are easy hobo dinners that will make the perfect dinner for all family members.

These are prefect for camping, grilling or adding to the oven. Make these ahead of time by cutting and preparing the meats and vegetables then assembling later or assemble ahead of time and store in the refrigerator when ready to cook. These are made to be simple and mess free!

These delicious filled hobo dinners are perfect for cooking a mixture of carrots, potatoes and your meat all in a foil packet. It is fun to make and an easy dinner option for the summertime! 

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Calories 334 kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27 g (9%) Protein 27 g (54%) Fat 13 g (20%) Saturated Fat 4 g (20%) Cholesterol 70 mg (23%) Sodium 115 mg (5%) Potassium 1052 mg (30%) Fiber 5 g (20%) Sugar 4 g (4%)