Hi, Y’all. This week I was all geared up to make a nice memorial day post with pictures of the family, my new grill, and some recipes. Earlier this week I slipped off the porch and messed up the ligaments in my ankle and am unable to stand. I have a splint and crutches but its hard to do anything hopping on one foot holding the blasted things. I’m not sure if the kids are coming over and taking over the cooking or if it will just be hubby and I. I don’t like being waited on so I think we may postpone for a few weeks. I will probably also cook in the oven as well since I don’t see me hopping down the back porch steps to grill.
A great meal that is easy and quick as well are hobo packs. They are so many ways to make these, and you can also easily customize them for each family member.
A basic my husband makes the Hamburger, potato.
1 lb hamburger
1 medium potato per person ( peeled and cubed)
1 onion we like sweet or red (sliced or chopped)
1 bell pepper or a few colorful sweet peppers ( chopped)
fresh mushrooms(optional but I love them)(chopped)
Garlic (optional I love it he doesn’t)
Salt, pepper
Aluminum foil
The one pound will make four packs, or you can make one large one. We usually make two half pounders.
Cut the foil into the sizes you need
Put the meat down( you can make a patty or crumble it—we like the crumbles) Add the potatoes, vegetables, and season well. Fold the foil up and roll it making sure it’s tightly sealed, or you will have a mess.( it is best to use heavy duty) If baking in the oven, use a sheet pan for easy removal and to keep spills t a minimum. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes open the bake about 10 to brown the potatoes a bit if desired. The kids like cheddar cheese added as well.
Another foil pack we like is done with chicken breast. It is the same, but I add some frozen or fresh green beans, broccoli or asparagus( fresh works best).
Pork chops are delicious cooked in foil too. You can substitute the potatoes for sweet potatoes and/ or add apples.
Pork loin makes a good fall choice with root veggies such as turnips, carrots, potatoes, and apples too.
My mom used this method a lot when we camped when I was young. She called them hobo pouches. Now I call them easy since there is little cleanup. Cooke dump on the plate, toss foil. Voila!
Have you ever cooked in foil? Do you have a favorite recipe you cook in foil?
2 responses to “Foodie Friday~~~Hobo packs”
So sorry to hear of your mishap, Have a great weekend with whatever family shows, and take care. And thanks for the recipe!
I hope you enjoy these recipes they are good on the grill or in the oven and great for a day you need something easy. I used to make them when the kids were little since I could custom each pouch let them cook while I did housework or homework and little clean up.