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Beef Nachos

Cultural Context

Nachos originated in Mexico and became popular in the United States, particularly in Tex-Mex cuisine. They are often served as a snack or appetizer at parties and sporting events, showcasing the fusion of Mexican and American culinary traditions.

Tex-MexUSappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300 ml crushed tomatoes
1 large onion
500 grams ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
olive oil
salt
black pepper
200 grams tortilla chips
cheddar cheese
bell peppers
cilantro
pickled red jalapenos

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

1

Start by rinsing one can of red kidney beans in cold water.

2

In a skillet, heat some olive oil over high heat.

3

Chop and add one large onion and one tablespoon of garlic to the skillet.

4

Add 500 grams of ground beef to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously until the meat turns gray.

5

Add 2 teaspoons each of oregano, paprika, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet and mix well.

6

Add the rinsed red kidney beans to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

7

Add 300 ml of crushed tomatoes to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

8

Season the meat sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

9

Prepare 200 grams of tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, bell peppers, cilantro, and pickled red jalapenos for layering.

10

In an ovenproof dish, layer tortilla chips, meat sauce, bell peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, and cheese.

11

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.

12

Preheat the oven to the highest setting.

13

Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

14

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro and additional jalapenos before serving.

Cooking Techniques

cookingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletovenovenproof dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

NachosLoaded Nachos

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