Low point "Hobo Dinners"

[debneureka]

We often do what we call Scout burgers or Hobo dinners- foil pouches with potato,carrots,onions and hamburger, wrapped up and cooked on the grill.
For the 4th I did them with lots of veggies-even added some fresh brocolli and used the flame grilled boca burgers instead of the hamburger. We grilled them while out on our sailboat to watch fireworks over the lake-- what a treat!

Hobo Dinners

Lay out foil-
Place in middle- chopped potato, carrots,onion,any other veggie
1-2 boca patties
2 ice cubes (helps to steam)
salt,pepper,garlic pwder
fold foil into a tent style-sealing tight

Place on grill for approx. 30-45 minutes until veggies are done. Enjoy!
These also work fine in the oven too.

[Allysmom]

I used to do this a lot. I have never heard them called hobo dinners. I may have to rethink dinner now! I have also never used boca burgers but I always have them on hand. Thanks for reminding me.

[Tish437]

Any idea if this could be done in the oven?

[debneureka]

This works just fine in the oven.

[Tish437]

Thanks, Deb. What temp? How long? Would I still include the ice cubes?

[debneureka]

I would bake them at 350 for about 35-45 minutes. Check for doneness by poking veggies with a fork (be careful of the steam when you open the pouch a little)-- I have found that chopping the veggies fairly small makes it cook faster. The ice cubes just add some moisture which helps to steam the veggies.

[Mickee]

Never heard of putting ice cubes in there. Very interesting. We always called them foilburgers as there are meat in between 2 pieces of foil. I guess that is why it was called that. We have done them with all veggies and it was really yummy! I have done them in the oven but without the smoke of the fire it just takes something from them. Not as exciting I guess.

[Tish437]

Thank you Deb, that's exactly what I needed to know.

Mickee, maybe some Liquid Smoke?

I used to have these at church camp, over a campfire of course, will try this in the oven (or toaster oven). We used regular beef, not the bocas. I wonder how the bocas would change it?

[u2can]

I've made these many times in the oven too, I just layer it in a casserole dish -sprinkle some worcestershire sauce over the top & cover with foil.

Also very tasty is skinless, boneless chicken breasts instead of the burger. Vegies of choice at our house include zucchini, onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery & peppers.

[Tish437]

I like your choice of veggies. Not much starch there.