These are the ultimate outdoor (or oven-baked!) dinners — juicy ground beef patties, melty cheese, tender potatoes, and veggies all wrapped up in foil and cooked to smoky, cheesy perfection. Perfect for camping, grilling, or even an easy weeknight “no dishes” dinner.Here’s the classic, flavor-packed version 👇
🔥 Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets
🍔 Ingredients
Serves 4
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 small onion, sliced
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1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or slices)
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4 tbsp butter, divided
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Optional: ketchup, mustard, pickles, or bacon bits for topping
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep your packets
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Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×18 inches each).
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Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil.
2. Shape the patties
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In a bowl, mix ground beef with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into burger-sized patties.
3. Assemble the packets
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In the center of each foil sheet, layer:
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A handful of potato slices
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A few onion and pepper slices
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A burger patty
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Top with 1 tbsp butter (for flavor and moisture)
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Fold foil over the ingredients to make a sealed packet — make sure it’s tightly crimped so steam can’t escape.
4. Cook
➡️ Campfire or Grill Method:
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Place packets on hot coals or grill over medium heat.
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Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until potatoes are tender and burgers are cooked through.
➡️ Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place packets on a baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes.
5. Add the cheese
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Carefully open packets (watch for steam!) and sprinkle or lay cheese on top of the burger.
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Reseal lightly and let sit for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Serve
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Eat straight from the foil for that campfire feel, or plate it up.
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Add your favorite toppings — ketchup, mustard, pickles, or even a dollop of burger sauce.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add bacon! Layer 1–2 slices of cooked bacon on top of the patty before sealing.
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Spicy version: Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
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Veggie boost: Toss in mushrooms, corn, or zucchini slices.
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Make-ahead: Assemble the packets up to 24 hours before cooking — keep refrigerated until ready.
🏕️ Bonus Idea:
Swap out the burger patty for ground beef + chopped veggies + shredded cheese mixed together — it cooks into a cheesy beef hash that’s crazy good for camping breakfasts!
Would you like me to give you a Tex-Mex or BBQ-style version of these hobo packets next? (Both are incredible twists!)
