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Chuckwagon Steak

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This Chuckwagon Steak is first seared on a hot grill or skillet and then finished in the oven ensuring a juicy and succulent texture. It's a hearty rustic favorite known for its rich marbling and tenderness.

Chuckwagon steak is a dish that harks back to the Wild West era. It gets its name from the chuckwagon, a mobile kitchen used by cowboys on cattle drives. This steak is typically made from a cut called the chuck eye roll, known for its rich marbling and tenderness.

Why You’ll Like It

Remember the first time I tried a chuckwagon steak—something about that smoky, melt-in-your-mouth bite had me hooked. Here’s why I think you’ll love it too:

Budget. The chuck eye roll cut used in this recipe is affordable compared to other premium steak cuts, making it a budget-friendly option without compromising on taste.
Steak Lovers: Juicy, bold flavors that really let the beef shine. No fancy marinades needed!
Rustic: Feels like a mini escape to the wild west (even if it’s just the backyard grill).
Simple but Satisfying: Just a few ingredients and steps. Easy to make, but every bite delivers.

For The Perfect Chuckwagon Steak

Resting Time: Allow the steaks to rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking. This helps them cook more evenly and results in a juicier final product.
Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steaks reach your desired level of doneness. The internal temperature for medium-rare is around 130°F (54°C), medium is around 140°F (60°C), and medium-well is around 150°F (65°C).
Searing: Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or a preheated grill for optimal searing.
Smoked Chuckwagon Steak: Try smoking your chuckwagon steak on a smoker or grill. This one’s a bit more advanced but totally worth it if you’re a fan of smoked meats!

What You Need

2 Beef chuck eye roll steaks – 2 – 2.5 lbs, 1 1/2 inch thick
Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons (optional for marination and/or sealing in skillet)
Wine vinegar – 1/3 cup (optional for marination)
Garlic cloves – 2 cloves, chopped
Worcestershire sauce – 2 teaspoons (optional for marination)
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
Rosemary – 1/2 teaspoon
Ground pepper – 1/3 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter (To Serve) – 2 tablespoons or the compound butter of your choice.

How to cook chuckwagon steak on the grill

STEP 1 – PREPARE THE STEAKS

Prepare the steaks by seasoning them with garlic cloves, rosemary, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you like allowing the steaks to rest for 20 minutes. If you want to marinate, drizzle the mixture of oil, vinegar, and Worcester sauce on the steaks and leave preferably for 6-8 hours. In this case, you can set the marinade aside to use when grilling the steaks.
Preheat your barbecue or grill over high heat.
Take the meat out of the marinade (if you chose to marinate), but keep the marinade aside.
Sear the meat for 3 minutes on both sides.
Close the hood and cook the meat to medium or as you prefer. You can brush the marinade set aside while cooking the steak.
Serve with sliced butter or composite butter on top.

How to cook chuckwagon steak in the oven

STEP 1 – PREPARE THE STEAKS

Prepare the steaks by seasoning them with all the spices of your choice e.g. garlic cloves, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Allow the steaks to rest undisturbed with the spices for at least 20 minutes or optionally besides the spices also add the ingredients for the (vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worchester sauce) preferably for 6-8 hours
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Take the meat out of the marinade (if you choose to marinate).
Sear the meat in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Check the level of doneness by testing the internal temperature and cook in the oven until they’re cooked the way you like them.
Let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes.
Slice the butter and serve on top of the steaks.

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Serving The Chuckwagon Steak

Sauce Options: Serve the steak with a delicious sauce on the side. Consider making a homemade chimichurri sauce, a creamy peppercorn sauce, or a tangy barbecue sauce to complement the beef.
Grilled Vegetables: Add some grilled vegetables alongside the steak for a complete meal. Toss vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill them until tender and slightly charred.
Steak Toppings: Elevate your Chuckwagon Steak with delicious toppings. You can substitute the butter with mushroom composite butter, caramelized onions on sautéed mushrooms on top.
Serve with a rich red wine!

For More Beef Recipes

Salted Beef Sandwich
Birria de Res Tacos
BWW Street Tacos from Buffalo Wild Wings
Pioneer Woman Sausage Balls
Olive Garden Meatballs
Sausage, Peppers and Onions Sheet Pan Dinner

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Chuckwagon Steak Recipe

Author Caroline Sciberras

Servings 4

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 20

Total Time 40

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck eye roll steaks 1 1/2 inch thick

To Prepare The Steaks

2 tbsp vegetable oil optional for marination and/or sealing in skillet
⅓ cup wine vinegar optional for marination
2 cloves garlic cloves chopped
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional for marination
½ tsp salt
½ tsp rosemary
⅓ tsp ground pepper

To Serve

2 tbsp unsalted butter or the compound butter of your choice.

Instructions

Prepare the steaks by seasoning them with garlic cloves, rosemary, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you like allowing the steaks to rest for 20 minutes. If you want to marinate, drizzle the mixture of oil, vinegar, and Worcester sauce on the steaks and leave preferably for 6-8 hours. In this case, you can set the marinade aside to use when grilling the steaks.

How To Cook Chuckwagon Steak On The Grills

Take the meat out of the marinade (if you choose to marinate), but keep the marinade aside.
Preheat your barbecue or grill over high heat.
Sear the meat for 3 minutes on both sides.
Close the hood and cook the meat to medium or as you prefer. You can brush the marinade set aside while cooking the steak.
Serve with sliced butter or composite butter on top.

How To Cook Chuckwagon Steak In The Oven

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Take the meat out of the marinade (if you choose to marinate)
Sear the meat in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Check the level of doneness by testing the internal temperature and cook in the oven until they're cooked the way you like them.
Let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes.
Slice the butter and serve on top of the steaks.