Feast your taste buds on a hearty and flavorful journey with our collection of delectable chuck wagon bean recipes! These cowboy-inspired dishes, brimming with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, will transport you to the rugged terrains of the Wild West. From the classic chuck wagon beans with sausage, a hearty one-pot meal brimming with tender beans, smoky sausage, and aromatic spices, to the vegetarian chuck wagon beans, a meatless marvel bursting with colorful vegetables and a rich broth, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of authentic chuck wagon cooking with our easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. So, saddle up, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure that pays homage to the pioneers of the American frontier.
**Recipes inside the article:**
* **Classic Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage:** This quintessential chuck wagon recipe combines tender beans, smoky sausage, aromatic spices, and a rich broth for a hearty and comforting meal.
* **Vegetarian Chuck Wagon Beans:** A meatless marvel bursting with colorful vegetables, hearty beans, and a flavorful broth, this recipe is a delightful option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
* **Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Beans:** Let your slow cooker do the work with this hassle-free recipe. Simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic, resulting in tender beans and a deeply flavorful broth.
* **Instant Pot Chuck Wagon Beans:** Harness the power of your Instant Pot for a quick and convenient chuck wagon beans fix. This recipe delivers tender beans, smoky sausage, and a rich broth in a fraction of the time.
* **Dutch Oven Chuck Wagon Beans:** Experience the authentic chuck wagon cooking method with this Dutch oven recipe. Simmer the beans and sausage over an open fire or coals, infusing them with a unique smoky flavor.
With this diverse range of recipes, you're sure to find the perfect chuck wagon beans dish to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your cooking gear, and let's recreate the hearty flavors of the Wild West in your kitchen!
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
CHUCKWAGON BEANS
This is a recipe that has been in my family for years. It's a great combination of sweet and spicy! If you like your beans saucy, you can double the sauce mixture.
Provided by whino247
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bacon and onion in pot until the onion is tender, 7 to 10 minutes; add ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and cook bean mixture at a simmer until hot, about 10 minutes; pour into a large casserole dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until bubbling on top, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 840.9 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
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 BEAN BAKE
This recipe is from "Easy to bake easy to make" recipe collection.
Provided by Tami Prince
Categories Beef
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Combine ground beef, onion and bell pepper in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes; drain.
- 2. Combine cooked beef mixture, baked beans, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and salt in a 3-quart glass, casserole dish.
- 3. Cover dish. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes longer.
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
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.
COWBOY BACON BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Set aside.
- In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.
MOM'S CHUCKWAGON BEANS
One of my Mom's most requested recipes. Great for large family gatherings, pot-lucks and cookouts! This is very hearty; not mushy at all. I've actually made this for a main dish since it's so filing. Enjoy!
Provided by Musical Joy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon.
- Brown ground beef with the diced onion.
- Place first 3 items in a large oven roaster (I use an Enamelware roaster).
- To this, add the 3 cans of beans; do not drain beans.
- Mix all other ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Pour over meat and beans and stir well.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour covered.
- Remove lid or foil and bake for 20 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 312.9, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 16.1, Protein 10.5
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans in your chuck wagon beans. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Chili powder, cumin, and paprika are all good choices.
- Serve chuck wagon beans with cornbread, biscuits, or rice.
- If you want a thicker stew, mash some of the beans with a fork or potato masher.
- Chuck wagon beans can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Chuck wagon beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give chuck wagon beans a try.
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