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Hobo Stew

Hobo Stew is a hearty soup, made with budget friendly ingredients, that is versatile and feeds a crowd!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced small
  • 1 bell pepper seeded, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1 ounce package onion soup mix
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 3 large Russet potatoes peeled, diced
  • 30 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can 15.25 ounces ranch beans (undrained)

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or large pot, cook the ground beef and onion in the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain if desired and return the beef mixture to the pot.
  • Add in the bell pepper, garlic, soup mix, beans, green beans, potatoes, carrots, and corn. Stir to mix.
  • Add in remaining ingredients. Stir to mix.
  • Add in the broth and tomato juice. Mix to combine.
  • Bring to a boil stirring occasionally, and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer on low for 20 - 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve warm with crusty bread or a fresh salad!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add in your favorite vegetables to make this hobo stew your own!
  • Instead of onion soup mix, substitute your own seasoning mix. I like to use creole or steak seasoning.
  • Substitute the ranch beans for baked beans or kidney beans.
  • Don't like one of the vegetables? Leave it out and double up on another one.
  • You can substitute the tomato juice for V-8 or spicy V-8 juice.
  • Spice it up with dashes of hot sauce or a can of chopped green chilies.
  • Want more tomato flavor? Add in a can of drained diced tomatoes.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 461mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g