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Message: [QUOTE="Alyssa Rivers, post: 9220"] [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hobo-stew-1.jpg[/IMG] If groceries feel higher than ever, you’re not alone. That’s why I love hobo stew. It’s [B]cozy, hearty[/B], and made from whatever’s in the pantry. It turns [B]simple ingredients[/B] into a meal everyone will love. [IMG alt="Overhead shot of hobo stew completely cooked and ready to serve. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hobo-stew-1-1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]The Best Parts About This Recipe[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Easy one-pot meal:[/B] Everything cooks in one pot for quick prep and easy cleanup. [*][B]Flexible ingredients:[/B] Swap in whatever you have, frozen veggies, canned tomatoes, or leftover meat. [*][B]Budget-friendly dinner:[/B] Made with inexpensive ingredients that stretch to feed the whole family. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Hobo Stew Ingredients[/HEADING] [IMG alt="Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-1200x800.png[/IMG] [LIST] [*][B]Swap the Meat:[/B] Using stew meat? Simmer it with the veggies and broth for 1 hour, then add potatoes, peas, and corn. Cook 30 minutes more. [*][B]Mix Up the Base:[/B] No tomato juice? Use [URL='https://www.target.com/p/v8-original-100-vegetable-juice-64-fl-oz-bottle/-/A-13420446#lnk=sametab']V-8[/URL], tomato sauce, or [URL='https://www.target.com/p/campbell-39-s-condensed-tomato-soup-42oz-4ct/-/A-13206595#lnk=sametab']tomato soup[/URL] instead. [/LIST] [HEADING=1]How to Make Hobo Stew[/HEADING] Hobo stew (Mulligan stew) is all about using what you’ve got and making it work. Just toss what you have into the pot. It’s similar to my [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/hamburger-soup/']cowboy soup[/URL], but heartier and with different seasonings for a whole different flavor. [LIST=1] [*][B]Cook Beef:[/B] Heat a [URL='https://www.target.com/p/enameled-cast-iron-dutch-oven-cream-hearth-hand-with-magnolia/-/A-78308087?preselect=54519513#lnk=sametab']large Dutch oven[/URL] over medium high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef, and cook and crumble until it begins to brown and is no longer pink. [*][B]Add Veggies:[/B] Add onion, carrots, mushrooms, and minced garlic. [*][B]Cook Veggies:[/B] Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. [*][B]Add &[/B] [B]Simmer:[/B] Add Worcestershire sauce, [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/italian-seasoning/']Italian seasoning[/URL], canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato juice, chopped potatoes, frozen corn, frozen peas, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to medium low and cover. Simmer hobo stew for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender. [/LIST] [IMG alt="Ground beef cooking in a dutch oven."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HoboStew-1-1200x762.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic added to the cooked ground beef. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HoboStew-2-1200x782.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="Cooked veggies and beef in the dutch oven. "]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HoboStew-3-1200x751.jpg[/IMG] [IMG alt="All of the soup ingredients added to the pot."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HoboStew-4-1200x724.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]Alyssa’s Pro Tip[/HEADING] Hobo stew is meant to add [B]“what you got to the pot”[/B]. Use what you have in your fridge, freezer, or pantry. Frozen, fresh, or canned vegetables will work. [IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hobo-stew-1-250x250.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/wprm_print/hobo-stew'] Print[/URL] [HEADING=1]Hobo Stew[/HEADING] Hearty, budget-friendly, and full of flavor, this hobo stew uses simple ingredients you already have. Cozy, filling, and perfect for any night of the week. Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword hobo stew, hobo stew recipe, mulligan stew Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour Servings 8 servings Calories 279kcal Author [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/alyssa-rivers/']Alyssa Rivers[/URL] [HEADING=2]Ingredients[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]2 tablespoons olive oil [*]1 ½ pounds ground beef [*]1 cup diced onion about half a large onion [*]1 cup chopped carrots [*]8 ounces sliced mushrooms [*]2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves [*]2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce [*]1 tablespoon [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/italian-seasoning/']Italian seasoning[/URL] [*]1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes not drained [*]2 cups beef broth [*]2 cups tomato juice or V-8 [*]2 cups chopped potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes [*]1 cup frozen corn [*]1 cup frozen peas [*]salt and pepper to taste [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Instructions[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oiland 1 ½ pounds ground beef and cook and crumble until it begins to brown and is no longer pink. [*]Add 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup chopped carrots, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. [*]Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 2 cups tomato juice, 2 cups chopped potatoes, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup frozen peas, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Notes[/HEADING] [HEADING=3]Storage and Reheating Instructions[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Storage:[/B] Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. [*][B]Freezer:[/B] Cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. [*][B]Reheating:[/B] Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stovetop until heated through. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Nutrition[/HEADING] Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3162IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg [IMG alt="Bowl of hobo stew with gold spoon."]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hobo-stew--1200x1799.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=1]More Budget-Friendly Recipes[/HEADING] [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/shipwreck-casserole/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shipwreck-casserole-.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/shipwreck-casserole/']Shipwreck Casserole[/URL][/HEADING] 1 hour 25 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cowboy-casserole/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/cowboy-casserole/']Cowboy Casserole[/URL][/HEADING] 1 hour [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/hobo-casserole/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hobo-casserole-.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/hobo-casserole/']Hobo Casserole[/URL][/HEADING] 2 hours 10 minutes [URL='https://therecipecritic.com/sheet-pan-crispy-cheddar-pork-chops/'][IMG]https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sheet-pan-crispy-cheddar-pork-chops-1-3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dinner [HEADING=1][URL='https://therecipecritic.com/sheet-pan-crispy-cheddar-pork-chops/']Sheet Pan Crispy Cheddar Pork Chops[/URL][/HEADING] 40 minutes [/QUOTE]

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