**Culinary Time-Travel: Chuck Wagon Beans and More Cowboy Grub**
In the vast American frontier, cowboys and chuck wagon cooks played a pivotal role in feeding the hungry cowboys. Their culinary legacy lives on in chuck wagon beans, a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the spirit of the Wild West. This iconic dish, along with other cowboy grub like Dutch oven cobbler and sourdough biscuits, offers a glimpse into the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of the Old West. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore these classic recipes, paying homage to the cowboys who shaped American history.
CHUCK WAGON BEANS
Connie Staal doesn't have to ring the dinner bell twice when these Western-style beans are on the menu. Using lean ground beef makes the entree lighter on calories, but not on taste. "Since I began fixing lighter meals for my husband, I've learned lots of tricks to lower the fat in foods," she writes from Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pork and beans, tomato soup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and beef mixture. , Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through and mixture reaches desired thickness.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHUCK WAGON BEANS
Another of my husband's favorites. I got this recipe out of a cookbook called "Dining with Pioneers". It's apparently a collection of recipes by a group from Tennessee. This one was submitted by someone named Mae Hallum from Memphis.
Provided by RuthlessWr
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or other large, heavy, oven proof pot fry bacon until crisp and set aside.
- Drain fat.
- In the same pan, cook ground beef, onion and celery until meat in brown and the onion and celery are tender.
- Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water.
- Add bouillon to meat mixture with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 375 degree oven until hot and bubbly.
- Crumble bacon over beans and serve.
- This makes a LOT of beans. I usually halve the recipe.
CHUCK WAGON BEANS WITH SAUSAGE
I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and smoky, they're made extra hearty by the addition of sausage. -Nancy Moore, Bucklin, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 8h15m
Yield 24 servings (2/3 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 1299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHUCK WAGON BEANS
This is a recipe that my Mom fixed for all of us at home. This is from her old Betty Crocker cookbook circa 1971.
Provided by Deb Adkins
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp; set aside. Drain fat from pan.
- 3. In same pan, cook and stir ground beef, onion and celery until meat is brown and onion and celery are tender. (Drain excess fat if needed).
- 4. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; stir bouillon and remaining ingredients into meat mixture.
- 5. Cover; bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over beans.
CHUCK WAGON BEANS
Provided by Catherine C. Robbins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thoroughly rinse the beans. Add 8 cups of water. Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, simmer two minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour.
- Drain beans and combine with 4 remaining cups of water. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer one hour or more, until beans are tender. Add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1057 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
SPICY CHUCK WAGON BEANS
Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They'll simmer to perfection in minutes.-James Schend, Deputy Food Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beans are thickened and flavors are blended, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CHUCK WAGON BEANS-CONNIE'S
Even as a child, I remember mom making this recipe and serving with just about any meat. Good, old fashioned recipe. Delicious!
Provided by Connie Ottman
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat Oven 375 degrees
- 2. In a Dutch oven or large roasting pan, fry bacon until crisp.
- 3. Remove bacon and hold for later use.
- 4. Drain bacon drippings from pan.
- 5. In the same pan, cook ground chuck, onion, and celery.
- 6. Stir slowly broth and remain ingredients into pan.
- 7. Cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 8. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over beans.
- 9. Enjoy!
ARIZONA CHUCK WAGON BEANS
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pick over beans and rinse well. Combine beans and water in a large kettle . Bring to a boil cover cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour then pour into crockpot.Brown salt pork in a large skillet remove with a slotted spoon to cooker saute onion, garlic and green pepper in pan drippings remove with slotted spoon to cooker. Brown chuck steak, a few pieces at a time in pan drippings remove to cooker with slotted spoon stir in salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin and tomato sauce. Add more water if necessary to bring liquid level above beans.Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours, or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use dried beans instead of canned beans for a more flavorful and economical dish.
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce the cooking time.
- Rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a large pot to cook the beans so that they have plenty of room to expand.
- Add salt to the beans towards the end of the cooking time to prevent them from toughening.
- Serve the beans with cornbread, rice, or potatoes for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Chuck wagon beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your beans spicy, smoky, or sweet, there is a chuck wagon bean recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chuck wagon beans a try. You won't be disappointed.
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