Hoover Stew
This warm stew, rooted in the history of the Great Depression era, is not only delicious but also a budget-friendly option that will fill your empty pockets with satisfaction. Enjoy this flavorful and frugal Hoover Stew recipe.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting Board & Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound short pasta elbow, bowtie, penne, etc.
- 1 Tablespoon butter or lard or neutral cooking oil
- 1 whole onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 quart canned tomatoes, diced or 28 ounce store-bought tomatoes
- 2 cups corn canned, frozen or freeze-dried
- 2 cups beans pinto, white bean, etc.
- 1 pound meat leftover poultry, pork, ground beef or sliced sausages are all great.
- ¼ cup fresh herbs basil, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, etc.
- parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving one cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Once heated, saute onion in cooking fat until translucent.
- Once the onion softens, add garlic and cook one more minute.
- Add tomatoes, corn, beans, and pasta water to the Dutch oven. Stir together, heating through.
- Once the tomato mixture is warmed through, add the cooked pasta and meat, tossing together to combine.
- Add in the diced herbs, stir gently to mix, and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve Hoover Stew warm, with parmesan for topping.
Notes
- Nutrition facts were calculated using one pound of cubed beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg
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