Hobo Stew
A hearty and comforting one-pot meal filled with ground beef and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot Essential for simmering the stew.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cubes beef bouillon
- 2 15-ounce cans tomato soup
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2.5 cups Russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1.5 cups frozen peas
- 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 4-5 minutes until it starts to brown.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stir, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beef broth, bouillon cubes, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning. Mix until combined.
- Add the potatoes, corn, peas, and green beans. Cover and let simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.