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Tin Foil "Hobo" Pouches

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
  • 2 lbs red potatoes sliced/chunked
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can peas
  • 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix hamburger, lipton soup mix packet and Worcestershire sauce together. Form hamburger patties that are 1/3 to 1/2 pound sizes (should make 4-6 patties).
  2. Chop potatoes into chunks, but not too big (this is what will take the longest to cook, so going big will only add to the cooking time).
  3. Chop onions.
  4. Take two pieces of aluminium foil that are around 12x12 inches and place them together to double layer your pouch.
  5. Place potatoes, onions, corn, and peas in a pile on each square of foil, then put the hamburger patties over the top of the vegetables.
  6. Fold aluminium foil up to make a pouch around everything and fold edges down to secure in juices and food.
  7. Place the packet on hot coals (not in or over open flames or on still-burning coals or your food will burn).
  8. Cook for 25-30 minutes turning at least once to make sure both sides cook evenly.
  9. Optional: For added sauce you can also add a dollop of cream of mushroom soup to the top of each hamburger patty before sealing your pouch.