Best 9 Chuckwagon Steak Recipes

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**Chuckwagon Steak: A Savory Journey Through the Old West**

In the rugged terrains of the American frontier, cowboys and chuckwagon cooks crafted a culinary masterpiece that has stood the test of time: Chuckwagon steak. This hearty and flavorful dish embodies the spirit of the Old West, where simple ingredients transformed into a feast around the campfire. Our collection of chuckwagon steak recipes captures the authenticity and diversity of this iconic cowboy cuisine. From classic skillet-seared steaks to Dutch oven stews and flavorful grilled variations, these recipes offer a delightful exploration of chuckwagon cooking. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook seeking a taste of the Wild West, these recipes will guide you in creating a chuckwagon steak experience that's both satisfying and unforgettable.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHUCKWAGON BEEF STEW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds lean beef, cubed
4 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups hot water
2 large cans tomatoes
2 thin slices lemon
4 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons sugar
12 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
9 to 10 medium potatoes, quartered
Dash cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans English peas

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or skillet, brown beef well in oil. After the beef is cooked, remove and put into a deep pot. Add the garlic and mix well. Add water, tomatoes, lemon, onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, potatoes, cloves, and crushed basil leaves. Cover, and cook until vegetables are tender. Add canned peas, and cook until they are heated through, about 4 minutes. If necessary, to thicken gravy, thicken with flour, dissolved in water. Serve hot.

CHUCKWAGON BEEF STEW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds lean beef, cubed
4 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups hot water
2 large cans tomatoes
2 thin slices lemon
4 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons sugar
12 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
9 to 10 medium potatoes, quartered
Dash cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans English peas

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown beef well in oil. When cooked, transfer to a large Dutch oven and mix in garlic well. Add water, tomatoes, lemon, onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, potatoes, cloves, and crushed basil leaves. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Add canned peas and heat. If necessary, to thicken gravy, thicken with flour, dissolved in water. Serve hot.

CHUCK WAGON PAN FRIED STEAK



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 ts Black pepper
Oil or fat
1/3 c Flour
1 1/2 lb Round steak cut in serving
Salt

Steps:

  • Tenderize steak by pounding with a meat mallet on each side. Mix flour and pepper and dredge steak in mixture. Heat oil in heavy pan until hot and add steak. Cover and fry over medium heat about 15 minutes. Remove cover and cook steaks until browned on all sides. Remove steaks and salt to taste at once. Drain all but 4 tablespoons fat and crispies. To make cream gravy stir in 4 tablespoons flour, ? teaspoon salt and ? teaspoon black pepper. Stir until a smooth paste forms. Add 2 cups milk (or 1 cup canned milk and 1 cup of water*). Stir and cook until thickened and bubbly. busted by sooz Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 262 by James and Susan Kirkland on Nov 16, 1997

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143 calories, Fat 40.096055 g, Carbohydrate 38.3729425 g, Cholesterol 396.48 mg, Fiber 1.58162502360344 g, Protein 145.8642375 g, SaturatedFat 14.62115 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (722g), Sodium 364.277 mg, Sugar 36.7913174763966 g, TransFat 7.41305 g

CHUCKWAGON STEAK



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Make and share this Chuckwagon Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beef chuck blade steaks, 1 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
hickory chips

Steps:

  • Place meat in plastic bag and set in large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients, except chips; and pour into bag over meat. Close bag tightly around meat. Place in refrigerator and marinate 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
  • Build a medium fire in a covered bbq. Arrange coals at back and sides of firebox. Place a 12 x 10 inch drip pan made of heavy duty foil in center of firebox under grill and fill with water. Sprinkle some of the dampened chips over coals. Remove meat from marinade, reserving marinade.
  • Place meat on grill over drip pan. Close hood and cook to medium doneness (25 minutes on each side) brushing occasionally with marinade on each side.
  • Add more hickory chips every 20 minutes.
  • Season meat to taste with salt and pepper if desired.

CHUCK WAGON TORTILLA STACK



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Piling on loads of hearty flavor at mealtime is easy when I roll out this skillet specialty. I layer the meat mixture with tortillas in a deep skillet and let it simmer a little longer. It's easy to cut and spoon out of the pan. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1-1/3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, beans, tomatoes, corn, chilies, barbecue sauce, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is reduced. , Coat a large deep skillet with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in skillet; spread with 1-1/2 cups meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers three times. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHUCKWAGON BEEF STEW



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Savory beef stew is ready to simmer in 10 minutes thanks to frozen stew vegetables and flavorful steak sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 boneless beef top round steak or boneless chuck steak (1-1/2 lb.), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen stew vegetables
1 can (14 oz.) beef broth
1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce
4-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook and stir meat in hot oil in 4-qt. saucepot on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is evenly browned, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Add vegetables and broth; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in steak sauce. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

CHUCK WAGON SALISBURY STEAK



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We like these burgers cooked out on the grill. I have a large family, so we double it. You may also substitute catsup if you don't have any bbq sauce on hand.

Provided by LaVinnia Sullivan

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c corn flakes
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 c barbeque sauce
1 lb lean ground beef

Steps:

  • 1. Measure cornflakes; crush to one cup.
  • 2. Place cereal in mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add egg, 1/3 cup barbeque sauce, salt and pepper; beat well.
  • 4. Add ground beef; mix only until combined.
  • 5. Shape into four oval patties about 3/4 inch thick.
  • 6. Brush patties with remaining sauce.
  • 7. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes for medium.
  • 8. Shorten or lengthen baking time according to preference.
  • 9. When cooking on grill, shorten cook time. 10 minutes per side will yield medium on a hot grill.

CHUCK WAGON SANDWICH



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These are great! They are kind of like a pork tenderloin sandwich, but made with a beef patty instead of pork. You can use precooked breaded beef patties or precooked breaded chicken-fried steak patties in this as well. Look for them in the freezer section (heat and eat).

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 -4 ounce) pre-cooked breaded beef schnitzel
1 large hamburger bun
2 slices ripe tomatoes
2 pieces iceberg lettuce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat beef patty by pan frying in shallow oil or baking in oven at 350F 10-12 minutes or until crispy, whichever is directed for your patty or whichever you prefer.
  • Assemble ingredients on warmed or toasted bun and serve with chips, fries, onion rings, etc.

CHUCK WAGON CHOW



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To the best of my knowledge, this recipe came from the early days in Colorado...or from the cattle trails leading into Colorado. It is a cowboy recipe and the ingredients can be varied, depending on what's available. In the old days, you couldn't always find what you needed...and sometimes it's fun to vary the ingredients. -Ed Jones, Baker City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pound beef top round steak (1/2 inch thick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, juice drained and reserved
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, juice drained and reserved

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag. Place beef cubes in bag and shake to coat evenly. , In a Dutch oven or large skillet, brown beef in oil. Add onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in chili powder, oregano and reserved vegetable liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 45-50 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; simmer 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality cut of steak, such as ribeye, strip loin, or tenderloin.
  • Tenderize the steak by pounding it with a meat mallet or using a fork to poke holes in it.
  • Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings.
  • Cook the steak over high heat to get a good sear.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a baked potato.

Conclusion:

Chuckwagon steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a steak that is tender, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chuckwagon steak a try.

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