Mama's Hamburger Hobo Sacks

As my weekend excursion to Savanna, Georgia, grows nearer I thought it appropriate to make food from Savannah's Legendary Mama, Paula Deen.

About two years ago, I bought this cookbook, The Deen Bros. Take it Easy by Jamie and Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark, after looking at a friend's copy. Admittedly, at that time, I had no idea who the Deen brothers were, or that their Mama was Paula Deen. I bought the book because of the beautiful photographs, witty quotations, and easy recipes using inexpensive ingredients. 

In this book you will find a lot of recipes Paula Deen whipped up for her sons when they were kids and her son's versions of family friendly meals. The recipes I have made from this book have been delicious and budget friendly, using affordable proteins like; chicken legs, ground beef, and canned tuna.   The following recipe, Mama's Hamburger Hobo Sacks, is according to the Deens and myself:

"better than it ought to be."

Mama's Hamburger Hobo Sacks

The Deen Bros. Take it Easy by Jamie and Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark

Serves 4
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Lady's house seasoning (recipe follows)
2 large carrots peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 medium onion cut into small chunks  
4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes 

1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place 4 large sheets (12-15 in) aluminum foil on your work area.

2. Combine beef w/2 teaspoons of house seasoning and form 4 patties. Place equal amounts carrots,potatoes, and onion on the foil sheets  and sprinkle each with the remaining house seasoning. Top each sheet of veg w/a meat patty and dot w/butter. Seal the foil packets tightly and transfer to a baking sheet.

3. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender.

Eat in the foil or on a plate.

The Lady's House Seasoning
Makes 1 1/2 cups
1 cup salt
1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder







Check out The Deen Bros. Take it Easy by Jamie and Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark,at your local library!