Recipe for a simple meal for bbq or campout

The time for barbeques, cookouts and camping is upon us and there is nothing my family likes to do more than share a meal and some conversation around an open fire. One of my favorite summer meals is, oddly enough, a simple and easy dish to prepare. Known in our family as the "Hobo," it was first introduced to me by my father-in-law back in the days when Mike and I were still dating. It is still a regular family tradition and I have found a few new things to make the recipe my own.

Recipe for Hobos

You will need: (the basics)

Aluminum foil, hamburger, potatoes, carrots, onions, seasonings

1. Start with sheets of aluminum foil... one for each helping.

2. Next comes the hamburger. Season this to taste, however your like yours prepared. We like McCormick Chicago Steak Seasoning. Give it a try, I think you'll love it as much as we do! Make a small loaf for each serving and lay atop the foil pieces.

3. Peel and dice potatoes, carrots and onions. Any size you like but not too small or they will over-cook. Add these to foil.

4. Fold the filled foil sheets into packets. Start by folding two sides over and then roll the remaining sides in.

5. Cook slowly in a grill, or next to banked coals on an open fire. You can also cook them on top of a rack over a fire pit. Make sure they are not IN the fire, or they will burn on the edges.

Options

Use ground sausage, potatoes, and onions for breakfast hobos

Use turkey burger, carrots, mushrooms and asparagus for low-fat version

Use all veggies for a tasty, vegitarian alternative