Mulligan Stew is a classic hobo dish.
Ingredients:
All the scraps of food you've got, in a big pot
Also known as Irish Stew. Legend has it that Mulligan was an Irish hobo in the Depression, and created this stew.
The yearly hobo convention in Britt, Iowa serves this version of Mulligan Stew to all of the hungry, hungry hoboes.
"Britt Mulligan Stew" = 450 lbs. of Beef, 900 lbs. of Potatoes, 250 lbs. of carrots, 35 lbs. of green peppers, 300 lbs. of cabbage, 100 lbs. of turnips, 10 lbs. of parsnips, 150 lbs. of tomatoes, 20 lbs. of chili peppers, 25 lbs. of rice, 60 lbs. of celery, 1 lb bay leaves, 24 gallon of mixed vegetables, 10 lbs. of kitchen bouquet flavoring, about 400 loaves of bread are served, a total of 5000, 8 oz. cups-ordered to serve the stew.
Sources:
Recipe from http://www.2ndarmoredhellonwheels.com/hobo-jungle.html