Hobo Foil Packets Meal (Print-Friendly Version)

Sausage, potatoes, carrots, and onion cooked together in foil for a convenient and satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 package (400 grams) smoked sausage, beef, chicken, or pork
02 - 3 cups (450 grams) baby gold potatoes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups (250 grams) carrots, thinly sliced (3 to 4 large carrots)
04 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Seasoning & Oil

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ To Add Before Cooking

14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided into 1-tablespoon pieces

→ For Finishing (Optional)

15 - Fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Ketchup, for serving

→ Other

17 - Cooking spray

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C or grill to medium-high heat (220 to 230°C). Tear four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil and lightly coat each with cooking spray.
02 - Slice the sausage into coins. Halve carrots and onion if large, then thinly slice the potatoes, carrots, and onion.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sliced sausage, potatoes, carrots, onion, olive oil, Italian seasoning, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until vegetables and sausage are evenly coated.
04 - Divide mixture evenly among the four prepared foil sheets. Add 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each. Seal the foil packs tightly, ensuring no air escapes. Do not double wrap.
05 - For grilling: Place sealed foil packs over medium-high heat and cook for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until vegetables are tender. For oven: Place on a sheet pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, checking for doneness. For campfire: Cook in hot coals for 20–40 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes.
06 - Carefully open foil packs to release steam. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with ketchup if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Cooking time may vary depending on the heat source and thickness of the vegetables; check doneness by opening one packet carefully.
02 - Packets can be assembled up to 1 day in advance and kept refrigerated in a cooler. Do not freeze before cooking.
03 - For stovetop preparation without foil, cook mixture in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
04 - Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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