Join us on a culinary journey back in time to the days of the chuck wagons and the cowboys who roamed the American frontier. Chuck wagon chili, a hearty and flavorful stew, was a staple dish around the campfire, providing sustenance and comfort to weary travelers. Its roots can be traced back to the 19th century, when chuck wagons were used to feed cowboys during cattle drives. Over the years, this dish has evolved into a beloved classic, enjoyed by people from all walks of life. As we embark on this exploration of chuck wagon chili, we will uncover the secrets behind its unique flavor profile and provide indispensable tips for creating the most authentic and delicious version of this iconic dish.
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BEST EVER CHUCK WAGON CHILI
A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!
Provided by Brandy Arnett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.
- Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1955.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
EMERIL'S CHUCK WAGON CHILI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield about 2 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, Southwest Essence, cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper and bay leaf and cook until meat is well-browned. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beers and cook until the foam subsides, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and chocolate to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until thickened and meat is very tender, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Skim off any fat that rises to the top of the chili. Sprinkle soup with masa harina and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve with the cheese, green onions, and cilantro alongside as garnish.
AWARD-WINNING CHUCK WAGON CHILI
For an extra-spicy kick, double the chili powder in this award-winning chili recipe, but make sure you've got a cool drink close by! -Eugene Jarzab Jr., Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle beef and pork with half of the chili powder. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in batches in 2 tablespoons oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, chilies and remaining chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, beer, tomato sauce, chocolate, cumin, oregano, salt, mustard, cayenne and meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 38g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.
EMERIL'S CHUCK WAGON CHILI FOR THE SLOW COOKER
Recipe by Emeril Lagasse, from Sizzling Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders, William Morrow, New York, 2011, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Makes 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Combine the chili powder, cumin seeds, cayenne, cinnamon, oregano, bay leaves, and brown sugar in a small bowl; set the spice mixture aside.
- Add the beef to a medium bowl and season with the pepper and 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a 12-inch or larger skillet over high heat. Add enough beef to fill the pan and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces over and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to the crock of a 6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining beef, adding the remaining vegetable oil between batches as necessary.
- Add the onions, celery, and 1 tablespoon of the remaining salt to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapenos, and spice mixture and cook for 1 minute longer. Pour in the beer, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the chocolate, masa harina, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook for 1 minute longer. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook the chili on high, undisturbed or stirring only once during cooking, for 6 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the cilantro and parsley. Serve the chili hot in bowls, topped with grated cheddar, chopped green onion, and sour cream.
CHUCK WAGON CHILI
While planning my Christmas menu a few years ago, I came across this recipe. I decided to try it and was showered with compliments. This chunky chili has been a much-requested dish ever since.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until thick and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SLOW-COOKER TEXAS CHUCK WAGON CHILI
Hearty appetites will be satisfied when served bowls brimming with spicy, Southwestern-style chili.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Stir in beef, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned; drain. Place beef mixture in 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in chilies, cumin and broth.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
- Stir in bell peppers. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until bell peppers are hot. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg
COWBOY AND INDIANS SOUP - CHUCK WAGON CHILI CROCK POT
I got this recipe out of the local paper this week. I'm making it today. It looks great. Guessing on the servings and the package size of the chili mix.
Provided by cheesygiraffe
Categories Beans
Time 6h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except beans in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.
- Add beans and cook 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.2, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 281.7, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 63.4
CHUCK WAGON CHILI SOUP
Make and share this Chuck Wagon Chili Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 42m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute beef in a 5-quart pot over medium heat 4 minutes or until brown.
- Discard fat.
- Saute onions and garlic in pot 4 minutes or until soft.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, then squash, broth and 1 extra cup water.
- Cover and gently boil 15 minutes until squash is almost tender.
- Add tomatoes and beans; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Top serving with cheddar cheese and scallions.
CHUCK WAGON CHILI DAMN HOT, LOVE IT
Steps:
- Grill: Mixed burger and sausage as patties ( don't worry about the perfect shapes) Should be cooked well on inside and charred a bit on the outside. Stove top: Add peanut oil and cooked meat into chunks and put in large pan. Toss in all ingredients up to and including salt. Toss a bit. Add the wine, juice and stir. Add water if desired. Slow simmer for 4 hour. Stir occasionally. Serve with your favorite beer bread or cheese crackers. It's great with raw chopped onions and shredded cheese and maybe some homemade tamales on the side. Serves 4 to 6 Prep time: 1 hour to chop and mix ingredients Cook time: 1/2 hour to grill meat. 4 hour to simmer all ingredients Total time: 5 1/2 hours
CHUCK WAGON CHILI
Hot dogs and ground beef in a chili, I think this could be my favorite chili! I found this on Taste of Home and this chili is right up my alley! I will be making this ASAP! Hot dog! This will be good with some corn bread! Yummm! Picture from Taste of Home.
Provided by Tammy T
Categories Chili
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until thick and bubbly.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a versatile dish that can handle a wide range of flavors. Try adding cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: This will give your chili the best flavor.
- Let the chili simmer for a long time: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: This could include cheese, sour cream, onions, or avocado.
Conclusion:
Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying dish to serve at your next party, chili is a great option. With these tips, you can make the best chili you've ever tasted.
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