Hobo Stew
all the flavor of a good hearty stew at a fraction of the price
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash
- 3-4 large carrots
- 1 large onion
- 3-4 large white potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cup beef broth
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp basil leaves
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Instructions
- peel and dice one onion into ½ inch cubed pieces1 large onion
- peel and dice 3 large carrots into ½inch cubed pieces3-4 large carrots
- wash and dice potatoes into small ½inch pieces (peel if desired)3-4 large white potatoes
- peel then cut in half then, scoop the seeds from the inside of a small butternut squash, and dice into small ½-inch cubed pieces.1 small butternut squash
- in a large deep pan over medium heat brown 1 lb of ground beef, add onions and season with salt pepper and garlic, then cook until the onions appear translucent.1 lb ground beef, kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp minced garlic
- remove meat and onions from the pan and set aside in a bowl then add the carrots and squash. cover and let cook for a few minutes then remove the lid and stir, keep doing that until you see the outside of the vegetables begin to brown and they should soften as they cook.
- add the ground beef back into the pan as well as the beef broth. and potatoes3 cup beef broth
- add all the seasonings listed and the bay leaves. bring liquid up to a boil.2 bay leaves, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp basil leaves, 1 tsp parsley flakes, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme leaves
- close the lid and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked fully. and liquids have reduced a bit.
- eat right away or cool completely to store in an air tight container in the fridge.
Notes
season with your heart not a measuring spoon, all seasonings I listed are only a recommendation.
if you want more or fewer seasonings use your own judgement based on your own tastes.