Best 10 Chuckwagon Beef And Beans Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and flavorful Chuckwagon Beef and Beans, a classic dish that embodies the spirit of the Wild West. This iconic recipe, a staple of cowboy cuisine, combines tender beef, succulent beans, and an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the rugged landscapes of the frontier.

Discover variations of this beloved dish, each offering unique culinary experiences. From the traditional Cowboy Beans, a simple yet satisfying blend of beans, bacon, and seasonings, to the hearty Beef and Bean Stew, where tender beef, vegetables, and beans come together in a rich and comforting broth, this article presents a diverse collection of Chuckwagon Beef and Beans recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, as we explore the rich history and diverse flavors of Chuckwagon Beef and Beans, a dish that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate taste buds across generations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHUCK WAGON BEANS



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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

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

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



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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

1/2 lb bacon
3 lb ground beef
3 c finely chopped onion
1 c finely chopped celery
2 beef bouillon, cubes
2/3 c boiling water
1 1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c ketchup
3 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 can(s) (29 oz. each) molasses style baked beans

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



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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

1/2 lb bacon
3 lbs ground beef
3 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
2 beef bouillon cubes
2/3 cup water, boiling
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups catsup
3 tablespoons mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (29 ounce) cans baked beans with molasses

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.

CHUCKWAGON BEANS



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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

½ pound bacon, cut into small pieces
1 onion, cut into small pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

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

CHUCKWAGON BEEF & BEAN SKILLET RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dry multigrain elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)
1 can (15 oz each) Manwich® Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
1 can (15 oz each) Van Camp's® Pork and Beans
1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 can (4 oz each) diced green chilies, undrained
1 cup shredded reduced fat Colby Jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1.Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. 2.Meanwhile, cook beef in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in all remaining ingredients, except macaroni and cheese. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally. 3.When macaroni is cooked, stir into beef mixture. Top with cheese; cover and let stand 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MOM'S CHUCKWAGON BEANS



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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

1 lb ground beef, browned
1 medium diced onion
1/2 lb bacon, cook crisp and save drippings
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can pork n' beans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

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

CHUCKWAGON BEEF AND BEANS



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Make and share this Chuckwagon Beef and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can barbecue beans (do not drain)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup water
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium high heat, until browned, 6-8 minutes. Drain off any fat.
  • Stir in green pepper, beans, barbecue sauce, mustard and water. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, over medium heat.
  • Cut biscuits in half and place around edge and in center of skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer 12-15 minutes, until biscuits are cooked in the center. (they will be like dumplings and will not brown).

SLOW COOKER COWBOY BEANS



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This slow cooker recipe delivers a hearty dish of hamburger, bacon, and beans in a thick and sweet sauce.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound hamburger
½ pound bacon
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
2 onions, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hamburger and bacon together in the hot skillet until hamburger is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked hamburger and bacon, baked beans with pork, kidney beans, lima beans, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until hot and thickened, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1216.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

CHUCK WAGON BEANS WITH SAUSAGE



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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

2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno slices, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup steak seasoning

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 PINTO BEANS



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My husband doesn't care for beans but he really enjoyed these. Recipe is easy to make and reminded me of cooking a pot of beans over an open fire while camping. You can modify to your personal taste, for example, if you prefer ham flavor rather than ground beef; no salt; add a little more red pepper for more heat; etc. Hope you enjoy the recipe. Recipe is a modified version of a County Line BBQ recipe.

Provided by Koriander

Categories     Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 3 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry pinto beans
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
2 teaspoons molasses
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup bacon, chopped (don't leave out adds a specific flavor to the beans. A little more bacon can be added, if desired.)
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Clean beans by rinsing. Place beans in 4 qrt. pan, cover beans with water, bring to a boil and turn off the stove. Soak for one hour. As beans soften and expand, add more water to cover, if needed.
  • While beans are soaking, cook ground beef on stove until browned. Drain grease, remove ground beef from pan and pat with paper towel to absorb any extra grease. Set aside.
  • Drain the bean's soak water (leave the bean residue on bottom of pan) and again, add enough water to fully cover.
  • Add all remaining ingrediants and stir together.
  • Cook on low to medium heat (low, slow boil), stirring every so often, for 2 to 3 hours or until beans are done to your preferred tenderness.
  • Just before serving, add a sprinkle of grated sharp cheddar cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 260.9, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast is a good option because it is a tough cut of meat that becomes tender when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the beef before cooking it. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Add vegetables to the pot. This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Season the dish to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Cook the dish until the beef is tender and the beans are cooked through.
  • Serve the dish with rice, cornbread, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Chuckwagon beef and beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give chuckwagon beef and beans a try!

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