Hamburger Hobo Foil Packets

Hamburger & Vegetables Cooked in Foil Packet, Open & Ready to Eat

5 from 3 votes

Seasoned hamburger patties and vegetables wrapped in a foil pack and cooked in the oven (or over a campfire or grill) until done. This easy dinner recipe is a perfect low points way for Weight Watchers to enjoy ground beef patties and their favorite vegetables. I love that this hearty meal is perfectly portion controlled and makes for very easy clean up.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hamburger foil packets, hamburger hobo foil packets, hobo dinner foil packs

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning (I used Montreal steak seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
In a large bowl combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic pepper seasoning, onion powder and salt. Shape the meat mixture into 4 patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12x18 inches.
Divide the vegetables evenly among the four sheets of foil, placing them in the center.
Place a ground beef patty on top of the veggies.
Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold. Fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. Place packets on large cookie sheet.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. (To check if the beef and vegetables are fully cooked, carefully open one of the foil packets and check the internal temperature of the beef with a meat thermometer. It should be at least 160°F (71°C). The vegetables should also be tender.)
Serve the foil packets directly on plates or carefully transfer the contents to plates. Be careful of the hot steam that will escape when opening the packets

Notes

Serving size: 1 hamburger foil packet

WW Points: 0

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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Variations & Substitutions

Seasoning Ideas

Use seasoned salt instead of garlic-pepper seasoning
Add paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary
Top with barbecue sauce before sealing packets
Add a spoonful of cream of mushroom soup for a gravy-style variation

Vegetable Ideas

These dinners work with almost any vegetable:

Sweet potatoes
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Green beans
Cauliflower
Corn on the cob pieces
Snap peas

Protein Options

Try:

Ground turkey
Chicken breast
Sausage
Pork chops
Fish fillets

Nutrition