How to Make Chuckwagon Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chuckwagon beans are a classic dish that is popular in the American West. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. The dish gets its name from the chuckwagon, which was the wagon used to prepare meals for cattle drivers on the long and arduous journeys across the prairies. Chuckwagon beans were a staple on the chuckwagon menu, as they were easy to prepare and provided much-needed sustenance for the cowboys.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 841mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 232mg