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Homemade Nachos Recipe

Homemade Nachos

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  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 beef mince/ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 g kidney beans, canned (or any canned or cooked beans, or substitute with another 250 g beef mince)
  • 200 g corn chips
  • 1 cup 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
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander/cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt, to taste

To serve

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Sliced fresh jalapeƱos

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to grill/broil.
  2. Combine the paprika, cumin, onion powder, oregano and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  4. 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.
  5. Meanwhile, make the avocado salsa by mashing the avocado with the remaining ingredients. Make the tomato salsa by combining all ingredients.
  6. 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.
  7. Top nachos with sour cream, avocado salsa, tomato salsa and sliced fresh jalapeƱos.

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.

 

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: beef, nachos
  • Method: pan, assemble
  • Cuisine: Mexican