Hobo Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Hobo Stew is the ultimate one-pot comfort food perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This rustic, budget-friendly recipe combines tender ground beef, chunky potatoes, sweet carrots, and flavorful celery with a medley of vibrant vegetables like peas, corn, and tomatoes, all simmered in a savory beef broth seasoned with garlic and Italian spices. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make stew requires minimal prep and delivers rich, home-cooked flavor in every spoonful. Serve it steaming hot alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're feeding a crowd or looking to meal prep, Hobo Stew is a versatile dish you'll turn to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 medium potatoes
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Dice the celery and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove the cooked beef from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 4

Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 7

Add the cooked ground beef back to the pot, along with the frozen corn and peas. Stir everything together and let it simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, preferably with a slice of crusty bread on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3250.5 grams (3250.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2512

Total Fat 127.00g	163%
Saturated Fat 41.20g	206%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.40g
Cholesterol 329mg	110%
Sodium 5846mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 238.10g	87%
Dietary Fiber 43.10g	154%
Total Sugars 53.00g
Protein 124.10g	248%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 521mg	40%
Iron 23mg	129%
Potassium 7463mg	159%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 36.7%