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Ground Beef Nachos

Cultural Context

Nachos originated in Mexico, specifically in the border town of Piedras Negras, where they were created by Ignacio Anaya in the 1940s. This dish has become a staple in Tex-Mex cuisine and is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer at parties and sporting events. Today, nachos can be found in various forms across the globe, with countless toppings and variations to suit different tastes and preferences.

MexicanMXappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 can (10 oz) mild Rotel
8 cups bite-sized chips
2 cups Velveeta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
as needed Pam cooking spray
1/4 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be less expensive.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Pita chips can be a more affordable option.

1

Cook extra lean ground beef in a skillet and season with garlic salt.

2

Cut Velveeta cheese into bite-sized cubes.

3

Set the cooked ground beef aside in a separate container.

4

Spray the skillet with Pam cooking spray to prevent sticking.

5

Add half of the cheese cubes to the skillet and pour in the entire can of Rotel and a quarter cup of water.

6

Melt the cheese on low heat, stirring occasionally.

7

Once the first half of the cheese has melted, add the remaining half of the cheese and continue to melt.

8

Add one cup of the cooked ground beef and another quarter cup of water to the melted cheese mixture.

9

Mix well and ensure the cheese is melted nicely before serving over the chips.

Cooking Techniques

browninglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletglass container

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

NachosBeef Nachos
Local Name: nachos de carne molida

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