As Promised here is my recipe for hobo stew. I hope it fills your families bellies as it has my family from one generation to the next.This recipe was originally created by my grandfather which I have added my own twist to the recipe. You know us cooks love to play mad scientists in the kitchen. While my Grandfather worked on the railroad he would cook this recipe by campfire. Its a recipe they all learned to love and he was known for this recipe.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 lbs hamburger
2 large carrots; chopped
1 large onion; chopped
3 potatoes; sliced and peeled
1 cup elbow macaroni (substitutes okay i.e. shells etc.)
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
3 tsp chives ( i used fresh but, dried is okay)
Water- fill a 4 quart pot half full
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
1 tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
Directions:
1. Brown hamburger in a large pot with carrots, and onion until hamburger is browned.
2. Don’t drain the hamburger unless excessive amount of grease. (You may want to set the hamburger grease aside if you need it for extra flavor.)
3. Add remaining ingredients into pot. Simmer until macaroni and potatoes is cooked. Add Salt to taste.
Tip: Taste the broth to make sure that it is flavored well. Add extra bouillon cubes one at a time if needed.
Wow I have been making this for 10 years and never knew what is was called! I really like it. I used to work with someone who made this and I just watched her and never caught the name. Thanks.
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Sounds Yummy ha, I will try it oneday, thanks for visiting my site dear.
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I love these type of recipes, family recipes handed down… I can see your Grandfather cooking this on the campfire
I was just reading something that made reference to Hobo stew and wondered what it was. (My boys are train boys so it caught my attention.)
Thanks for answering my question!
Tammy,
I’m glad that you know the name of the stew.
Thanks for visiting me.
Ms Recipe
I have to admit hobo stew sounds pretty good, and easy. Thanks for sharing it.
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Zip n Tizzy,
Glad I could answer your question.
Ms Recipe
HB,
Ya those sure are the best kind of recipes- He He…
Ms Recipe
Melissa,
I’m always glad to share some of my recipes with all to enjoy.
Ms Recipe
Yummy
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My mother in law makes this regularly but never knew what it was called – always had it in the fall for college football.
Steve,
It tends to keep you pretty warm on a cold winter day.
Ms R