Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hobo Packs

1 lb. ground beef or chicken
4 sm. potatoes, sliced
3 med. carrots, cut in three inch strips
1 med. onion, sliced in rings, separate the rings
1 med. green pepper, cut in strips (optional)
8 cherry tomatoes (optional)

Shape beef into 4 patties, 3/4-inch thick.  Sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.  Tear off four 1 foot lengths of heavy foil.  Center meat patty in each piece of foil.  Put onions under meat.  Divide vegetables among 4 packets and layer atop meat.  Fold down tops of foil and crimp sides.  Seal securely.  Bake over slow coals for 45-50 min. or until tender.  Turn often.  May be baked in 350℉ oven for 30-45 min. or until meat is cooked through and veggies are tender.  

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