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chuckwagon chow

Recipe by
Brendan Zugibe
Finger Lakes, NY

Here's an easy, yet hearty and flavorful, recipe influenced by the critically important job of cattle drive cook from the mid 1850s.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chuckwagon chow

  • 2 lb
    stew beef, 1/2" pieces
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 c
    beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 can
    sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, drained

How To Make chuckwagon chow

  • 1
    Combine the paprika, salt, pepper and flour into a Ziploc bag. Add the beef and shake until the spice/flour mixture covers the beef pieces.
  • 2
    Bring 2 Tbsp olive oil to medium heat in a large skillet. Brown the beef on all sides, stirring occasionally. Add the pepper and onion and cook until the onion is softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the broth, chili powder, cilantro, mustard, salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
  • 3
    Bring the stew to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a medium simmer. Cook for 35-40 minutes, and then add corn and kidney beans. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
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