Hobo Dinner

Name: Hobo Dinner
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup salsa, divided; 1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips or 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided; 1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (4 medium); 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Submitted by Leslie Criswell

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
¹⁄₂ cup salsa, divided
¹⁄₄ cup finely crushed tortilla chips or 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1 lb lean ground beef
1 ¹⁄₃ lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (4 medium)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 450ºF or grill to medium-high.
Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Center one-fourth of onion on each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
Combine 1/4 cup salsa, tortilla chips, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin; add ground beef.
Shape mixture into four meat loaves, flattening slightly; place one loaf on top of each onion.
Spoon remaining salsa over meat loaves.
Combine potatoes with chiles, remaining chili powder, garlic salt and cumin; place beside meat loaves.
Bring up foil sides.
Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
Repeat to make four packets.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 18 to 22 minutes in covered grill.
Sprinkle with cheese before serving, if desired.

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Reviews

My husband wasn't a big fan (I also found out he doesn't really like meat loaf either) but I thought it was pretty good. The spice was a bit much for me so I added some sour cream which went great!

Sarah Rachele
My family loved this, and we have some picky eaters. I only used 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and mild salsa because we have little kids who tend to complain when thing aren't bland. Next time I may divide their portions out and add a bit more chili powder to ours.

Amateur Andrea
This is great, not only is it easy to make, my 14 yr old son really likes it and is now often requested. Double bonus!

Iowahorse
I can't believe I'm the first person to review this recipe - it's a hidden gem that I'm so glad I found. I made these in the oven, but they also would be great for the grill or camping. These were great, like a mexican flavored meatloaf. We especially enjoyed the potato mixture. I might try this as a side dish, making just the potato portion.

Ginny Sue