Hobo Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Use a wooden spoon to break the beef up as it cooks.
2. Add the potatoes, onion, carrots, peas, tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
4. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• This stew is a classic American dish that has been around for centuries.
• Hobo stew is an economical dish that can feed a large number of people.
• The origin of the name "hobo stew" is unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the early 1900s.