Best 7 Hobos Supper Recipes

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**Hobo Supper: A Culinary Journey Through Time and Taste**

Hobo supper, a delightful and versatile dish, has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts for generations. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, when hobos, itinerant workers who traveled by rail, would gather around campfires and cook simple yet satisfying meals using whatever ingredients they could find. Today, hobo supper has evolved into a beloved campfire tradition, enjoyed by families and friends alike. This article presents a collection of hobo supper recipes that showcase the diversity and creativity of this unique culinary experience. From classic hobo stew to modern takes on this timeless dish, these recipes offer a tantalizing array of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy every palate. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a home cook looking for a new adventure, hobo supper is a culinary journey that promises to transport you to a simpler time while creating lasting memories around the campfire.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOBO DINNER



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Our hobo dinner is the ultimate comfort food. A perfect summer meal made over the campfire (or in the oven) Wonderful in fall as the nights get cooler.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef (80/20)
salt (divided)
black pepper (divided)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (packed)
4 tablespoons butter (cut into cubes)
3 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
1 medium yellow onion (cut into cubes)
2 large carrots (peeled and cut into cubes)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (low sodium)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • In a bowl, mix together the beef (1 pound), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), and brown sugar (1/2 teaspoon) until the spices are evenly incorporated.
  • Form beef mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Set aside.
  • Spread out 4- 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Stack a 1/4 of each vegetable in a layer in the center of each sheet of foil. Sprinkle the vegetables generously with salt and pepper and dot the top with 1 tablespoon of cubed butter.
  • Top the vegetable layer with a beef patty then top with 2 tablespoons cream of mushroom soup.
  • Seal foil packets well and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender about 30-40 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the beef patty reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, and the vegetables are tender for about 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 584 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 225 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

HOBO DINNER FOIL PACKETS



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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!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper
1 pound baby potatoes (cut in half)
3 large carrots (sliced into one inch cubes)
1/2 onion (sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup colby jack cheese (shredded )

Steps:

  • Cut four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Shape into four patties and place in the center of the aluminum foil.
  • In a medium sized bowl toss potatoes, carrots, onion olive oil and Italian seasoning. Divide evenly between the four packets. Fold the foil over and seal each packet.
  • Place the packets on the grill or over the coals of a fire. Cook for about 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Carefully open the foil packets and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAMPER'S HOBO DINNER



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My kids had this at their summer camp. My version's a bit easier, they had to peel the potatoes with their teeth!

Provided by Marla Jones

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 1 package

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large potato, peeled & diced
1 large carrot, peeled & diced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 frozen hamburger patty
1 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place veggies and hamburger pattie in middle of large sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bring up the two long sides of the foil to meet above the food, fold (crimp) the foil several times until it is snug against the food.
  • Fold (crimp) the short ends of the foil several times until snug against the food.
  • This will seal the food in and prevent leakage.
  • Place package directly on hot charcoal and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes each side (or, you can place package in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour).
  • Make as many packages as needed.

FOIL PACKET DINNER



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Dining alone has its benefits...I can cook what I like! This is a favorite.-Pat Walter, Pine Island, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound ground beef
1 potato, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 sheet heavy-duty aluminum foil (18 inches x 13 inches)
Salt and pepper to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Shape beef into a patty; place in the center of foil with potato, carrot and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Fold foil over and seal well; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Open foil carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SHEET PAN GROUND BEEF, POTATO, AND CARROT DINNER



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Ground beef patties, carrots, potatoes and onions baked all together for an easy dinner.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Sheet Pan Dinners

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
5 potatoes, peeled and cut into steak fries
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 onion, peeled and sliced into rings
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
garlic salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Shape the ground beef into patties and place in pan. Layer the vegetables on top of the beef patties, starting with the potatoes, then carrots and finally onions. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and seal edges. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

HOBO'S



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These were a regular in our rotation when I was growing up. The first time we made these, my grandpa commented that he didn't know of any hobo that would eat so well.

Provided by KaraRN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground chuck
2 potatoes, sliced
4 slices onions
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 cup shredded cheese, any type of your choice
garlic salt or garlic powder, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Make 4 patties out of ground chuck.
  • Place patty in the middle of a piece of aluminum foil. (make foil big enough to come back up to the middle of the patty and to go around the veggies).
  • Sprinkle with garlic salt or garlic powder and pepper.
  • Stack veggies on top of burger patty, starting with potatoes.
  • Follow by onion slices.
  • Follow with carrots and green beans.
  • Pull foil up to middle and gather at the top and twist closed. (try to make sure no areas are open on the side for easier clean-up).
  • Place in 375°F oven on cookie sheet or directly on oven racks if you are certain, all areas are closed up for 1 hour or until patties are cooked through.
  • Once cooked, open foil packet and sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Leaving foil packet open, place back in oven long enough to just melt the cheese.
  • No need for sides, the whole meal is in the packet!
  • Can be cooked on the BBQ grill or campfire also.

EASY HOBO TIN FOIL DINNER RECIPE



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These easy hobo tin-foil dinner packs will be what your kids remember eating while camping for years to come!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound steak (or ground beef)
4 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 cups carrots (thinly sliced)
1 onion (diced)
salt and pepper, to taste
Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
½ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Use a large square piece of aluminum foil for each tin foil dinner. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Separate ground beef into 4 equal patties, or steak into 4 servings, and place in the center of each piece of foil.
  • Divide potatoes, carrots, and onion evenly between all 4 dinners and place on top of meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce on top of each dinner and fold foil up tightly around the entire meal.
  • Cook on a grill on medium-high heat or an open fire for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables and meat are cooked through.
  • Open foil carefully and top with BBQ sauce and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Hobo Supper is a dish that is quick and easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your Hobo Supper.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of meat, such as chicken, pork, or tofu.
  • Be sure to cook the meat thoroughly before adding it to the foil packet.
  • Season the meat and vegetables with your favorite spices and herbs.
  • Seal the foil packet tightly to prevent the juices from leaking out.
  • Cook the Hobo Supper over a campfire or grill until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the Hobo Supper hot with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Hobo Supper is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. Whether you are camping in the woods or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, Hobo Supper is a great option.

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