Hobo Knapsacks Recipe

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When our children were small, I invented this recipe to take along on trips to the park. We'd grill the packets, then eat the meal right from the foil wrap!—Ann Millhouse, Polo, Illinois

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Hobo Knapsacks Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 50 65

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, mixed vegetables and mushrooms; set aside.
In another large bowl, combine the egg, tomato juice, oats, onion, salt and pepper; crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Divide meat mixture into six portions; crumble each portion onto an 18-in. x 12-in. piece of foil.
Top with vegetable mixture; season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Bring edges of foil together; crimp to seal, forming a packet. Place on baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 252 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 603 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Hobo Knapsacks in Country Ground Beef , p39

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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by Sherman2

This is a fabulous way to enjoy vegetables. It's really good! Kids love "hobo" foil packs.

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2009 by zookeeptd

This idea is great for camping also. Very easy to cook on the fire!!We use several combinations and make to each person's on taste!! Add meat, veggies, seasonings, cheese! Wrap it up and give it an hour or so turning a few times.