Best 8 Hobo Stew Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our hobo stew recipes. These one-pot wonders, cooked over an open fire or in your kitchen, are a delightful blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. From the classic hobo stew, a simple yet satisfying combination of meat, vegetables, and spices, to the more adventurous variations like the vegan hobo stew, featuring a medley of colorful vegetables and plant-based protein, and the hearty beef and potato hobo stew, a true carnivore's delight, these recipes offer something for every taste and dietary preference. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful images to guide you through the process of creating this campfire classic in the comfort of your own home.

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HOBO STEW



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My dad use to make this dish when I was growing up and I just loved it. Of course his was a little different from mine but just as good. He would refer to it as Rainbow Stew also. Every time I make it I am reminded of him and remember all the times watching him cook growing up. It is called Hobo Stew because you can add anything you can get your hands on to it and it tastes great. It is very pantry friendly since you can pretty much use what you have vegetable wise (or what you like.) You can also add different meats. I have made it with ground longhorn, turkey, and deer. I have also used chunks of meat rather than ground. It is a great way to used up meat you have stashed in the freezer but can't think of what to cook with it (or just not enough of it the meat for it to stand-alone.) Tonight I actually used some cubed steaks I had in the freezer. I just chopped them up. If you use actual chunks of meat I would cut them into 1-inch chunks, brown in the oil before adding the vegetables. You can also play around with the herbs, adding combos you like or fresh herbs you have on hand. I just happened to have some fresh greek oregano my mother-in-law gave me . Just have fun and play around with it. The recipe is very versatile and makes a large pot of food. It is budget friendly too since you can use what is on sale.

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with their juices
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (roughly 2 pounds)
2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans hominy, drained
1/4 cup fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the meat and cook until no longer pink. Toss in the tomato paste and cook for roughly two minutes. The color of the paste will deepen. Put in the garlic and cook 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the flour and stir to coat the meat and vegetables. Allow to cook for 2 or 3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with their juices. Add both kinds of broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and then carefully place your potatoes inches Stir in the rest of the vegetables (green beans, hominy, and black-eyes peas.).
  • Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer hard (or low boil) until the potatoes are done (you will be able to easily slide a fork in.) It could take up to an hour depending on how small you cut the potatoes. Stir occasionally.
  • When potatoes are done remove the bay leaves, stir in the oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.

HOBO STEW



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One pot is used over a campfire for a quick, simple, yet delicious meal. The hungrier you are, the better it tastes!

Provided by KATHYGT1977

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron Dutch oven over a campfire, and brown the ground beef. Drain off the excess grease, then pour in the mixed vegetables, tomatoes, macaroni, and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and cook until the macaroni is tender, and the stew has reached desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 654.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CROCK POT HOBO BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Crock Pot Hobo Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gardenz

Categories     Stew

Time 10h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 medium sliced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours.

HOBO STEW



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I got this recipe from my husband's family in Missouri. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't rave about this easy stew. - Mrs. Dick Brazeal, Carlin, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed minestrone soup, undiluted
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HOBO MEATBALL STEW



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Basic ingredients make this hearty stew a favorite at the home of Margery Bryan in Royal City, Washington. "I usually have everything on hand for this recipe, so it's simple to load up the slow cooker at noon. When I get home, dinner's ready and waiting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt or salt-free seasoning blend, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain. , Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with meatballs. Combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

JAMIE'S HOBO STEW



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As a child I had to earn my cooking badge for girlscouts. My mother helped me prepare this stew she called hobo stew. It is such an easy dish to make and I have added some ingredients to it. It is also best cooked over a camp fire for added flavor.

Provided by jamie Beecham

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

MEAT BALLS
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 egg
1 c panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
STEW
1 pt butter beans
1 pt whole kerrnel corn
5 medium potatoes
1 medium sweet onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 family size can of campbells tomato soup
1 12 oz. can of swanson beef broth
1 c water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Meat balls: In a large mixing bowl place the ground beef. Add in 1 cup Panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Beat the egg and add in too. Mix all well and make beef balls. I got about 22 from mine.
  • 2. In a large skillet pour in the olive oil and place the meat balls in and cook slowly till done and just leave in the pan for now.
  • 3. In a cast iron dutch oven pour in olive oil about 1 teaspoon and cut up the sweet onion and bell pepper, place in the hot oil and sautee' slowly until tender. Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of garlic, salt and pepper to taste stir good
  • 4. Wash and cut up the potatoes in small bite size bites. Add to the pot and let simmer with the onions and bell peppers about 5 minutes until a little brown.
  • 5. Pour into the pot a can of Swanson Beef Broth, soup and can of water. Add the butter beans and corn Cover and let cook about 20 minutes over medium heat unitl the vegies are tender.
  • 6. Add the cooked meat balls into the mixture the last 25 minutes. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat. Stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom of pot and bunrning.
  • 7. SPECIAL NOTE: I USED FRESH VEGETABLES IN MY STEW . YOU MAY USE FROZEN OR CAN VEGETABLES IF YOU LIKE. IF USING CAN VEGIES YOU MAY NEED TO CUT DOWN ON THE COOKING TIME.

HOBO STEW WITH MEATBALLS



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-Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons salt or salt-free seasoning blend, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides; drain. , Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with meatballs. Combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, basil, and remaining salt and pepper; pour over meatballs. , Cover and cook on high for 4-3/4 hours. Stir in peas; cook 15 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SUMMER CAMP HOBO STEW



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Make and share this Summer Camp Hobo Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappilyMarried2Bugg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets aluminum foil (enough to cover pan)
1 lb ground beef
3 medium potatoes (my family likes potatoes)
1 carrot
1 medium onion
1 bell pepper (membrane and seeds removed)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Pat ground beef into hamburger patties.
  • Slice potatoes about 1/4" thick.
  • Chop up carrot, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Line pan with aluminum foil.
  • Add hamburger patties.
  • Scatter potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onions.
  • Cover pan with another piece of aluminum foil and slit the top.
  • Let cook until patties and potatoes are done.
  • Season to taste and Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of meat: Beef chuck roast, pork shoulder, or chicken thighs are all good options for hobo stew. These cuts of meat are tough and flavorful, and they will hold up well to the long cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery are all classic hobo stew vegetables. However, you can also add other vegetables that you like, such as green beans, corn, or zucchini.
  • Season the stew well: Hobo stew is a simple dish, so it's important to season it well. Use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the stew until the meat is tender: Hobo stew is a slow-cooked dish, so it's important to cook it until the meat is tender. This will usually take about 2-3 hours. You can check the tenderness of the meat by inserting a fork into it. If the fork goes in easily, the meat is done.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice: Hobo stew is a hearty and filling dish, so it's perfect for serving with a side of bread or rice. You can also serve it with a salad or a bowl of soup.

Conclusion:

Hobo stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give hobo stew a try.

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