Easy, hearty, and delicious, this Copycat Harris Ranch Chuck Wagon Stew is pure comfort on a cold winter day!

Unless you live in California, are in the restaurant business, or a beef connoisseur, you’re probably not too familiar with Harris Ranch. But for those of us who spent a good chunk of our childhood traveling I-5 from Northern California to Southern California to visit their grandparents, we’re very familiar with it.
There’s a portion of I-5 that travelers refer to as The Grapevine. It’s long…and boring. Harris Ranch is conveniently located off I-5, where tons of people stop to grab a bite to eat before they have to hit the road again. It’s changed a lot since the 70’s, when I was growing up. This family run cattle ranch is now the largest agribusinesses in the nation, with a resort and restaurant.
This chuck wagon soup is a staple on their menu.…




