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Campfire Cheeseburger Hobo Packets

Campfire cheeseburger packets are an all-in-one hobo dinner cooked in sealed foil. Thin burger patties cook alongside sliced potatoes and vegetables, then cheddar melts right on top for a gooey, melty finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef patties
  • 1 lb ground beef
Cheddar topping
  • 4 cheddar cheese Slices for melting inside the opened packets.
Packet vegetables
  • 3 potatoes Thinly sliced for even cooking in the foil.
  • 1 onion Sliced.
  • 2 tomatoes Sliced.
Condiments
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 4 tbsp mustard
Seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper To taste.
Foil packets
  • 4 aluminum foil Heavy-duty sheets, 4 total.
Serving option
  • 4 hamburger buns Optional, for serving.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Make patties and prep packet layers
  1. Form ground beef into 4 thin patties and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Lay out 4 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil and layer the thinly sliced potatoes and onions on each sheet.
  3. Place a burger patty on top of the potatoes, then add the tomato slices on each packet.
  4. Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the top of each packet for even flavor as it cooks.
Seal and cook over campfire
  1. Fold foil into sealed packets and place on a campfire grate over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 25-30 minutes total, flipping halfway through so the patties and potatoes cook evenly.
Melt cheese and rest
  1. Open each packet, add cheddar cheese slices directly on top, then reseal briefly to melt.
  2. Let the packets cool for 5 minutes before serving in packets or on hamburger buns.

Notes

For the most even cooking, slice the potatoes thin (around the thickness of a coin) so they soften during the 25-30 minute cook time. Refrigerate leftovers in sealed containers for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot. Freezing is not recommended due to foil-style texture changes. For a lighter swap, use reduced-fat cheddar and 93% lean ground beef.