Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hobo Dinners
These Slow Cooker Hobo Dinners are the kind of simple, hearty meals that make busy days easier. Made with just four affordable ingredients, each foil packet is filled with seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and carrots that slowly cook together into a warm, comforting dinner with almost no cleanup. Everything cooks in its own juices, creating rich flavor and perfectly tender vegetables in every bite.
Serve these hobo dinners straight from the foil trays for an easy family meal, or plate them with a side salad, dinner rolls, or steamed vegetables. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, camping-inspired meals at home, or anytime you want a filling homemade dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hobo Dinners
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 1½ lbs |
| Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced | 4 medium |
| Carrots, peeled and sliced | 3 large |
| Dry onion soup mix | 1 packet (1 oz) |
Directions
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and carrots. Divide them evenly among 4 heavy-duty foil trays or large foil sheets shaped into packets.
- In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the onion soup mix. Form into 4 equal patties.
- Place one beef patty on top of each portion of potatoes and carrots.
- Fold or crimp the foil edges upward to help keep the juices contained while cooking.
- Arrange the foil trays or packets inside the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving hot with the flavorful juices spooned over the top.
