{"id":101493,"date":"2025-11-02T09:54:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/easy-hobo-stew-recipe-hearty-budget-friendly\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T09:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:54:03","slug":"easy-hobo-stew-recipe-hearty-budget-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/easy-hobo-stew-recipe-hearty-budget-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Hobo Stew Recipe \u2013 Hearty &#038; Budget Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Hearty, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor! This easy hobo stew recipe uses simple ingredients you already have for a cozy, comforting meal.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Hearty, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor! This easy hobo stew recipe uses simple ingredients you already have for a cozy, comforting meal.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It\u2019s <strong>cozy, hearty<\/strong>, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns <strong>simple ingredients<\/strong> into a meal everyone will love.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of hobo stew completely cooked and ready to serve. \" class=\"wp-image-318975\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-the-best-parts-about-this-recipe\">The Best Parts About This Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy one-pot meal:<\/strong> Everything cooks in one pot for quick prep and easy cleanup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible ingredients:<\/strong> Swap in whatever you have, frozen veggies, canned tomatoes, or leftover meat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget-friendly dinner:<\/strong> Made with inexpensive ingredients that stretch to feed the whole family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hobo-stew-ingredients\">Hobo Stew Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-319050\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-319050\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsHoboStew-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Swap the Meat:<\/strong> Using stew meat? Simmer it with the veggies and broth for 1 hour, then add potatoes, peas, and corn. Cook 30 minutes more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix Up the Base:<\/strong> No tomato juice? Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/v8-original-100-vegetable-juice-64-fl-oz-bottle\/-\/A-13420446#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">V-8<\/a>, tomato sauce, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/campbell-39-s-condensed-tomato-soup-42oz-4ct\/-\/A-13206595#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">tomato soup<\/a> instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-hobo-stew\">How to Make Hobo Stew<\/h2>\n<p>Hobo stew (Mulligan stew) is all about using what you\u2019ve got and making it work. Just toss what you have into the pot. It\u2019s similar to my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hamburger-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">cowboy soup<\/a>, but heartier and with different seasonings for a whole different flavor.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cook Beef:<\/strong> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Heat a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/enameled-cast-iron-dutch-oven-cream-hearth-hand-with-magnolia\/-\/A-78308087?preselect=54519513#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large Dutch oven<\/a> over medium<\/span> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">high heat<\/span>.<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"> <\/span>A<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">dd olive oil\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>ground beef,\u00a0and cook and crumble until it begins to brown and is no longer pink.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Veggies:<\/strong> Add\u00a0onion,\u00a0carrots,\u00a0mushrooms, and\u00a0minced garlic. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Veggies:<\/strong> Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add &amp;<\/strong> <strong>Simmer:<\/strong> Add Worcestershire sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Italian seasoning<\/a>, 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" data-id=\"319054\" alt=\"Ground beef cooking in a dutch oven.\" class=\"wp-image-319054\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-1200x762.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-500x318.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-150x95.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-1200x762.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" data-id=\"319054\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-1200x762.jpg\" alt=\"Ground beef cooking in a dutch oven.\" class=\"wp-image-319054\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-1200x762.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-500x318.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-1-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"782\" data-id=\"319051\" alt=\"Carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic added to the cooked ground beef. \" class=\"wp-image-319051\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-1200x782.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-400x261.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-150x98.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-1200x782.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"782\" data-id=\"319051\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-1200x782.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic added to the cooked ground beef. \" class=\"wp-image-319051\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-1200x782.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-400x261.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-2-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" data-id=\"319052\" alt=\"Cooked veggies and beef in the dutch oven. \" class=\"wp-image-319052\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-1200x751.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-1200x751.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" data-id=\"319052\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-1200x751.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked veggies and beef in the dutch oven. \" class=\"wp-image-319052\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-1200x751.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-3-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"724\" data-id=\"319053\" alt=\"All of the soup ingredients added to the pot.\" class=\"wp-image-319053\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-1200x724.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-500x302.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-150x90.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-1200x724.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"724\" data-id=\"319053\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-1200x724.jpg\" alt=\"All of the soup ingredients added to the pot.\" class=\"wp-image-319053\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-1200x724.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-500x302.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HoboStew-4-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p>Hobo stew is meant to add <strong>\u201cwhat you got to the pot\u201d<\/strong>. Use what you have in your fridge, freezer, or pantry. Frozen, fresh, or canned vegetables will work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-1.jpg&amp;description=Hobo Stew\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"318018\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-318033\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"318033\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-462342190\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-462342190\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-318033-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-318033-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"318033\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-318033-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span>and  <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 \u00bd pounds ground beef<\/span> and cook and crumble until it begins to brown and is no longer pink.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-318033-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup diced onion<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup chopped carrots<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-15 wprm-block-text-bold\">8 ounces sliced mushrooms<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/span>, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-318033-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon Italian seasoning<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups beef broth<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups tomato juice<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups chopped potatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup frozen corn<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup frozen peas<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-318033-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-318033-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<h6>Storage and Reheating Instructions<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheating:<\/strong> Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stovetop until heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-318033-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">279<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">55<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">433<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">947<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3162<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">70<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Bowl of hobo stew with gold spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-318976\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of hobo stew with gold spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-318976\" title=\"If groceries feel higher than ever, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why I love hobo stew. It's cozy, hearty, and made from whatever\u2019s in the pantry. It turns simple ingredients into a meal everyone will love.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hobo Stew\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hobo-stew--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-budget-friendly-recipes\">More Budget-Friendly Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-stew\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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