Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika (regular, not smoked)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 250 g (8 oz) beef mince/ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g (14 oz) kidney beans, canned (or any canned or cooked beans, or substitute with another 250 g beef mince)
- 200 g (7 oz) corn chips
- 1 cup (120 g) tasty cheese/cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander/cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Tomato Salsa
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander/cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt, to taste
To serve
- ½ (4 fl oz) cup sour cream
- Sliced fresh jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to grill/broil.
- Combine the paprika, cumin, onion powder, oregano and salt in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned for 3-4 minutes. Add the spice mix, the tomato paste and the kidney beans (if using). Add 1/4 cup water and cook for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the avocado salsa by mashing the avocado with the remaining ingredients. Make the tomato salsa by combining all ingredients.
- Arrange the corn chips in an oven-proof dish, and top them with the beef mixture and the cheese. Grill/broil for 2-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Top nachos with sour cream, avocado salsa, tomato salsa and sliced fresh jalapeños.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate the cooked beef mixture for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating. Assemble the nachos only at time of serving, otherwise they will get soggy!
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate the cooked beef mixture for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: beef, nachos
- Method: pan, assemble
- Cuisine: Mexican