Sometimes you’ve just gotta end your week with a bang. And this is how … with a big plate of Homemade Nachos! Weeknights can be busy and many of us lean into takeaway options because we are tired, and the thought of having to cook can be overwhelming. While takeaway has a time and place, I personally like keeping it to a minimum so I can eat great food, save my pennies and know exactly what is in the food I’m eating! You’ll be blown away by how quickly and easily this meal comes together. Once I made the homemade seasoning in this recipe, I knew I’d never buy the store-bought variety again. It’s quick and easy to make with pantry staples, tastes better and is preservative-free. Make a double batch of seasoned beef and beans to freeze and repurpose it to make Beef Burrito Bowls, Tacos or Quesadillas. Check out the topping ideas below, although my favourite is a tomato salsa and quick guacamole!
This is one of your favourite recipes featured in my cookbook The Simple Dinner Edit.
Everyone’s tastes are different – coriander (cilantro) may send you weak at the knees or running for the hills – which is why this recipe is perfect, as it’s completely customisable to your family’s tastes. Aside from the topping ideas listed in the recipe, my kids love to top our nachos with finely shredded iceberg lettuce or red cabbage. The crunch of the veggies works well with the creaminess of the guacamole and sour cream. We also love corn, roasted capsicum (bell peppers), pickled onions and chipotle mayonnaise, all which pair well with Mexican flavours!
Aside from the topping swaps suggested above, you can swap out the beef for an additional can of beans of choice to make this meal completely vegetarian, or swap out the beans for an additional 250 g (9 oz) of minced (ground) beef to satisfy “non-legume lovers”. Shredded leftover chicken also works well.
Yes, you can refrigerate the cooked beef mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Cooked Homemade Nacho beef can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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Santeesha says:
Love this! We have made this recipe many times now from your book. Thanks Nicole 🩷
Nicole says:
This is what I love to hear Santeesha! Nic x
Ellie says:
This is our go-to nachos recipe. So delicious!
Steven says:
Quick and Easy to make and very enjoyable
Peters John says:
Great!