🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Friday, April 10, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Chili Mac Skillet 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Friday, April 10, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Chili Mac Skillet 🔥

Good morning, ! 🤠We’re heading into the weekend with a bold, hearty, crowd-favorite meal—a perfect mix of chili and cheesy macaroni all in one skillet!

This chuckwagon classic is filling, flavorful, and easy to make, making it perfect for a Friday night meal or feeding a hungry crew.

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🌶️🧀 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tablespoon oil or bacon grease

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (do not drain)

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Add oil and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

3️⃣ Stir in onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.

4️⃣ Add uncooked macaroni, beef broth, beans, and tomatoes.

5️⃣ Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

6️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

7️⃣ Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Cornbread 🧈

• Crackers

• Or a simple side salad

⭐ Campfire Tip

Stir occasionally while cooking to keep the pasta from sticking and to evenly distribute heat over the fire.

💜 Miss Sarah’s Weekend Encouragement

As you head into the weekend, remember—you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

Lay it at the feet of Jesus and let Him give you peace.

📖 Scripture for Today

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)