Best 9 Hobo Stew With Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting meal with our Hobo Stew with Meatballs recipe, a classic dish packed with savory flavors. This one-pot stew features tender meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, along with an array of vegetables that soak up all the delicious juices. Enjoy the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors in every bite.

Our Hobo Stew with Meatballs recipe offers a delightful twist on the traditional stew. With easy-to-follow steps and a detailed ingredient list, this recipe is perfect for both experienced and novice cooks. Discover the secrets to creating succulent meatballs and a flavorful broth that will tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to the classic Hobo Stew with Meatballs, our article also includes three additional stew recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Find a vegetarian delight with our hearty Vegetable Stew recipe, brimming with fresh vegetables and a flavorful broth. For a spicy kick, try our Mexican Stew recipe, featuring a blend of traditional Mexican spices and succulent chunks of beef. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, indulge in our Mediterranean Stew recipe, bursting with vibrant flavors and an array of colorful vegetables.

No matter your culinary preferences, our Hobo Stew with Meatballs recipe and its accompanying stew variations offer a delightful and satisfying meal. Gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUICK AND EASY 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

ALL-DAY MEATBALL STEW



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Frozen meatballs and convenient jarred mushrooms with cans of tomato sauce and beef broth simplify this homey stew that cooks all day. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting rich gravy. It smells so good while it cooks, it's hard to resist! -Anita Hoffman, Holland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place the meatballs, potatoes, carrots, onion and mushrooms in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, broth, water, wine, garlic powder and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender., Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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.

FRENCH CANADIAN MEATBALL STEW



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This is a traditional meal in the homes of the French Canadians that will leave your home smelling of warm spices and your belly full.

Provided by Nancy Carreiro

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 egg
½ cup dry bread crumbs
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
¼ cup cold water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread flour out in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the flour in the preheated oven until medium brown in color, 10 to 15 minutes; stir often and watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove the flour from the baking sheet immediately once the desired color has been reached; set aside in a shallow bowl to cool.
  • Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir the spice mix into the onion. Place ground pork, parsley, egg, and bread crumbs into the bowl, and mix to combine thoroughly. Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs; roll each meatball in the roasted flour. Reserve unused flour.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot, bring to a boil over medium heat, and carefully drop in the meatballs, a few at a time, stirring to keep them from sticking on the bottom. Drop in the bay leaf. Simmer the meatballs for 20 minutes; mix in the potatoes, and simmer until potatoes are tender and the broth has reduced, an additional 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs into a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf. Mix remaining roasted flour with cold water in a cup, and gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering broth to thicken. Bring the gravy to a full boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Return the meatballs to the stew, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 230.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HOBO STEW



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I am happy to say that I have finally made Hobo Stew with some taste!! I did not have to add soup for flavor!! This recipe is for a 6 Qt Crock Pot. Enjoy! (I'm not much on green beans so I drain them!!)

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories     Stew

Time 5h10m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 -2 lb roast, cut into bite size cubes
1 -2 lb hamburger
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can green beans (drained)
2 (16 ounce) cans corn
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
1 medium onion, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cut in half length wise then sliced about 1/4 inch thick
4 carrots, sliced bite size
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup instant minced onion

Steps:

  • Add all of your vegtables, beans, tomato sauce, broth and your worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir everything.
  • Add all of your seasoning stir.
  • Place your meat on top put your lid on and cook it on high for 5 hours, or low for 9 hours (these are guesses! Cook till done is what I do).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.2, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 118.9, Sodium 985, Carbohydrate 110.6, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 19.7, Protein 61.1

MEATBALL STEW



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Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful as it is delicious. I often serve it over wide egg noodles or atop steamed rice-but it's also good just as it is.-Savilla Zook, Seabrook, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium carrots, diced
1 jar (16 ounces) whole onions, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, marjoram and thyme. Crumble beef over the top and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Add the soup, broth, potatoes, carrots and whole onions. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This made-from-scratch meatball and vegetable stew is flavor-filled and makes for a wonderful family supper.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

vegetable cooking spray
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth, or more as needed
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup cubed carrots
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine beef, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients with your hands until well blended.
  • Portion meatballs using a small 1- to 1 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop. Shape into balls using your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over top and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in beef broth and tomato paste until gravy is smooth. Add peas, potatoes, carrots, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf, along with meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1269.2 mg, Sugar 7 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.

BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW



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"This thick, tangy soup has been one of our favorites ever since my daughter gave me the recipe years ago," says Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. "It's satisfying any time, but especially wonderful on a chilly evening."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) Bavarian sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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Tips:

1. Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure to measure and prepare all your ingredients. This will make the cooking process much smoother and more efficient. 2. Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture in your stew. 3. Brown the Meatballs: Browning the meatballs before adding them to the stew will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice texture. 4. Choose the Right Vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables in your stew for a more flavorful and nutritious dish. Some good choices include carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. 5. Add Herbs and Spices: Herbs and spices will help to enhance the flavor of your stew. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, oregano, and paprika. 6. Simmer for a Long Time: Stews are best when they are simmered for a long time. This allows the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender. 7. Serve with Crusty Bread: Serve your stew with crusty bread for a delicious and satisfying meal. ###

Conclusion:

Hobo stew is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its hearty combination of meatballs, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, hobo stew is a great meal for a cold winter night. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious dish, give hobo stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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