🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Tuesday, May 5, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Skillet 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Tuesday, May 5, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Skillet 🔥

Good morning, ! 🤠Today’s chuckwagon favorite brings a little Tex-Mex flair to the trail—bold, zesty flavors all wrapped up in a hearty, one-pan meal!

This dish is packed with seasoned beef, tender rice, beans, and melty cheese—simple, filling, and perfect for a busy day.

🌶️🥩🍚 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tablespoon oil or bacon grease

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup uncooked rice

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• 1 cup shredded cheese

• Optional: sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños

🔥 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 rice, beef broth, tomatoes, beans, and seasonings.

5️⃣ Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.

6️⃣ Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.

7️⃣ Sprinkle cheese on top and let melt before serving.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Tortilla chips 🌮

• Warm tortillas

• Or a dollop of sour cream

⭐ Campfire Tip

Keep the lid on tight while cooking rice over the fire—this helps trap heat and cook everything evenly.

💜 Miss Sarah’s Kitchen Encouragement

God meets us right where we are—even in the middle of busy, ordinary days.

Trust Him today… He is guiding every step you take.

📖 Scripture for Today

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”— Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)