Chuckwagon Recipe #34: Trail Country Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes A thick, creamy, rustic stew that feels like a warm hug from the prairie. Cowboys loved rice because it traveled well, and mixed with tender chicken and vegetables, it becomes the perfect winter comfort bowl. 🐔 Ingredients 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 tbsp butter or bacon grease 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 ce

🌾 Chuckwagon Recipe #27: Smoky Sausage, Bean & Rice Trail Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  40 minutes This stew is bold, filling, and deeply flavorful — the kind of one-pot meal the camp cook would make to feed a hungry group of trailhands after a long cold day on the range. 🐄 Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) red beans or kidney be

🌾 Chuckwagon Recipe #26: Trailhand Chicken, Bacon & Corn Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes This stew is creamy, smoky, and packed with flavor — the perfect “warm-your-bones” kind of meal cowboys loved after a long day on the range. 🐔 Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, chopped 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 can (14.

🌾 Chuckwagon Recipe : Smoked Brisket & Red Bean Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour A deep, smoky, slow-cooked–flavored stew using brisket (or chuck roast) that tastes like it’s been simmering at a cattle drive campfire all day. Bold, hearty, and unforgettable! 🐂 Ingredients 2 cups cooked smoked brisket, chopped (or substitute 1 lb browned chuck roast or stew beef) 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green b

Pork & Pinto Bean Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour A smoky, hearty stew inspired by old cattle-drive meals — full of tender pork, creamy beans, and rustic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or Sunday supper at the ranch. 🐖 Ingredients 1 lb pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into bite-sized cubes 1 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 medium potatoes, diced 1 can (15

Campfire Creamy Beef Noodle Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  40 minutes A rich, creamy beef-and-noodle stew that tastes like something the trail cook would’ve made on a cold night to keep the cowboys warm and full. 🥩 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 cups beef broth 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk or half-and-half 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked) 1 tsp smoked

🌾 Chuckwagon Homestyle Turkey & Rice Camp Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  40 minutes This is an easy, comforting stew perfect for chilly winter evenings — and a great way to use leftover turkey or chicken. It’s simple, filling, and has that old-fashioned “cooked on the range” flavor! 🦃 Ingredients 2 cups cooked shredded turkey (or chicken) 1 tbsp butter or bacon grease 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, mi

🌾 Chuckwagon Hearty Beef & Cabbage Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes A classic trail-style stew—simple ingredients, big flavor, and that old-fashioned comfort you’d expect from a chuckwagon meal. This one is budget-friendly, filling, and delicious! 🥩 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef or  diced stew beef 1 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 medium potatoes, diced 3 cups chopped green cab

🌾 Chuckwagon Smoky Sausage & Potato Skillet Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  35 minutes A quick, hearty stew with big smoky flavor — the kind ranch cooks made when the herd was moving fast and supper needed to be on the table quick ! 🐄 Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, chopped 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 3 cups chicken

🌾 Chuckwagon Rancher’s Beef & Potato Hash Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  50 minutes A hearty trail-inspired stew made from simple ingredients cowboys always had on hand: beef, potatoes, onions, and a few pantry staples. This one is thick, rustic, and perfect for a cold December day! 🥩 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef or  diced stew beef 1 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped

🌾 Chuckwagon Chicken & Dumpling Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes A cowboy classic — rich broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings just like the old trail cooks made after a long ride. Comfort in a pot! 🐔 Ingredients For the Stew 2 tbsp butter or bacon grease 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp blac

🌾 Chuckwagon Rustic Meatball Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes A cozy cowboy-style stew made with tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a rich savory broth — the kind of meal that would’ve fed a whole cattle drive! 🥩 Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 egg ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper For the Stew 2 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease 1 small onion, diced 3 medium potatoes, cubed 2

🌾 Chuckwagon Cowboy Chili Mac Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  35 minutes A comforting, filling trail-style dish that blends chili and pasta — the kind of supper that kept cowboys full for hours on the range. 🍅 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained 1 cup elbow macaroni (dry) 3 cups beef broth 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp smok

🌾 Chuckwagon Tex-Mex Trail Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes A bold, flavor-packed soup inspired by old trail cooks who mixed what they had on hand with Southwest ingredients gathered along the way. It’s hearty, colorful, and ridiculously easy! 🌶 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef or chuck 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) corn, d

🌾 Chuckwagon Crockpot Holiday Meal Collection “Warm hearts, full bellies, and easy cleanup — cowboy style!” 1️⃣ Slow-Cooker Beef Tips with Gravy Ingredients: 2 lbs stew beef 1 packet onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp pepper Instructions: Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 7–8 hours . Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Tip:  Add a splash of Worcestershire for rich cowboy flavor. 2️⃣ Chuckwagon C

🌾 Chuckwagon Ham & Bean Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 15 minutes 🐖 Ingredients 1 lb diced ham (or leftover smoked ham hock) 2 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or navy beans, drained and rinsed 6 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1 bay

🌾 Chuckwagon Chicken & Corn Chowder Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes 🐔 Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or bacon grease 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great) 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn 1 cup frozen or canned corn kernels 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk or cream ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp salt (to taste) ½ tsp

🌾 Chuckwagon Beef & Barley Stew Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 30 minutes 🥩 Ingredients 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes 2 tbsp olive oil or bacon grease 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced ¾ cup pearl barley (uncooked) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 6 cups beef broth 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 bay leaf Optional: splash

🌾 Chuckwagon Smoked Sausage & White Bean Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 🫘 Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille, sliced 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or navy beans, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (to taste) 1 bay leaf Optional

🔥 Chuckwagon Cowboy Potato & Bacon Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  45 minutes 🥔 Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 lb diced potatoes (Yukon gold or russet) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk or heavy cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (to taste) Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for