🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵🌞 Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Friday, July 31, 2026 🌞🏆🔥 Blue Ribbon Cowboy BBQ Loaded Nacho Skillet 🔥🏆

🏆🔥 Blue Ribbon Cowboy BBQ Loaded Nacho Skillet 🔥🏆

Good morning, folks! 🤠

Happy Friday! Let's celebrate the end of the week with a recipe that's guaranteed to be the hit of your dinner table! Today's Blue Ribbon Cowboy BBQ Loaded Nacho Skillet is piled high with smoky seasoned beef, homemade queso, black beans, sweet corn, fresh veggies, and crispy tortilla chips. It's perfect for family movie night, game night, or simply enjoying a relaxing Friday evening together.

One skillet, lots of flavor, and plenty of smiles—now that's chuckwagon cooking!

🌮🧀 Ingredients

For the Beef

• 2 lbs lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon smoky BBQ seasoning

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Nachos

• 1 large bag sturdy tortilla chips

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup sweet corn

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)

• ½ cup BBQ sauce

• ½ cup queso cheese sauce

Toppings

• Sour cream

• Fresh cilantro

• Diced avocado

• Sliced green onions

• Lime wedges

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F.

2️⃣ Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain any excess grease.

3️⃣ Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, BBQ seasoning, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4️⃣ Fold in the black beans and corn.

5️⃣ Spread a layer of tortilla chips in a large cast iron skillet.

6️⃣ Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips.

7️⃣ Sprinkle with half of both cheeses.

8️⃣ Repeat the layers.

9️⃣ Drizzle the BBQ sauce and queso over the top.

🔟 Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

1️⃣1️⃣ Top with tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

Serve immediately while the chips are still crisp!

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Suggestions

Pair with:

• 🌽 Mexican street corn

• 🥗 Southwest salad

• 🫘 Cowboy beans

• 🍉 Fresh watermelon

• 🍋 Homemade lemonade or sweet tea

⭐ Chuckwagon Tip

For extra smoky flavor, grill the ground beef in a cast iron skillet on your smoker for about 20 minutes before assembling the nachos. It adds an incredible wood-fired taste that everyone will love!

💜 Friday Encouragement

As another week comes to a close, take a moment to thank God for His faithfulness. Whether this week brought victories or challenges, He has been with you through every step. Gather those you love, enjoy a good meal, share a laugh, and rest in the knowledge that His mercies are new every morning.

📖 Scripture for Today

"Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

— Psalm 37:4 (KJV)

🌞 Friday Night Question

🌮 What's your favorite game-day or Friday night food?

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👇 Tell us what's on your Friday night menu! We love seeing what everyone's cooking. Have a blessed Friday, enjoy your weekend, and keep gathering around the table with those you love! 🤠🍲❤️🌵