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Queso and Purple Cowboy for the Big Game!

Queso and Purple Cowboy for the Big Game!

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Purple Cowboy Cabernet and Queso

Next Sunday, eyes will be glued to the TV, watching THE big game of the year. Our bellies will be glued to all the tasty treats this all-American tradition entails. The Wine Sisterhood shared this almost-effortless queso dip recipe that is perfect to bring along to that game-day party.

Queso Ingredients

Queso

Ingredients:

1 bell pepper – chopped fine
1 onion – chopped fine
3 stalks celery – chopped fine
1 pound hamburger meat
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 18-ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 4-ounce can of diced green chile peppers, drained and rinsed
2 pounds American cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Step one: Open a bottle of wine, pour yourself a glass and sip. (Don’t forget! You can search for any of the Middle Sister Wines using the wine locator here. And remember, all of the wines featured in this post are available in the Middle Sister Online Wine Shop.)

Step two: Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or dutch oven.

Queso - celery, onions and peppers

Step three: Add bell pepper, onion and celery, stir to combine. Saute vegetables for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add hamburger meat, stir to break up. Cook until brown. Add taco seasoning. Stir through until combined.

Weekend Queso Recipe

Step four: Add drained diced tomatoes and rinsed chile peppers. Stir through until combined.

Queso - Add the cheese!

Step five: Add American cheese in chunks and stir through to incorporate.

Queso Chip Dip Recipe

Serve with tortilla chips or large corn chips and enjoy! Keep a batch warm in a slow cooker for all-day enjoyment. Pair with a glass of Purple Cowboy Trail Boss Cabernet!

 

Game Day Nacho Recipes

Game Day Nacho Recipes

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Nacho chips

Ah, nachos… they’re one of the most decadent snacks out there. The combinations of chips, cheese and toppings is virtually endless. And this time of year, we think they’re particularly perfect for weekend football watching. In honor of National Nacho Day today, entertain your family and friends with one of these incredible nacho recipes below:

Talk about the perfect combination! Try pairing Purple Cowboy Trailboss Cabernet with Cowboy Beef Nachos. Nicole over at “Daily Dish Recipes” channeled her Dad’s nacho recipe for this cowboy creation which she calls a “manly meal,” featuring shredded beef, black beans, jalapenos and more mouth-watering nacho toppings!

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These Shredded Beef Nachos take advantage of leftover slow cooked shredded beef so putting them together takes just a few minutes – perfect for a busy game night! Robyn at “Add a Pinch” calls these a “one skillet macho taco dish of the most supreme sort.” She’s not kidding!

No leftover shredded beef on hand? Mary at “Deep South Dish” created these Easy Beef Nachos with directions for seasoning up your beef just right, and in no time at all!

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With a blog name like A Spicy Perspective, you know you’ll find a good nacho recipe! Sommer doesn’t disappoint with her recipe for Beef Nachos with Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne. Chili today, sweet and spicy nachos tomorrow! PS, these nachos feature Apple Butter!

Last but not least, “The Pioneer Woman” has come up with a fantastic take on Loaded Nachos. Ree says she takes her nachos seriously, very seriously. And, she’s not kidding. Our first clue was the ranch style beans and then, it was the homemade pico de gallo.

All of these ladies know nachos, now, what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a glass of wine, browse these amazing recipes and get some nachos in your belly. Cheers!