Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaTony's Nachos Recipe

Tony's Nachos Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time45m
Serves4

Cheese nachos topped with carnitas, beans, sour cream, lettuce, & jalapeños.

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Ingredients

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Nacho Base

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Carnitas

    If you haven't done so already, cook the carnitas by slow cooking pork shoulder with spices (like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder) for about 6-8 hours until tender. Shred the cooked carnitas with a fork.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Nacho Base

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

Assembling the Nachos

  1. 3

    Layer the Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the tortilla chips.

  2. 4

    Add the Carnitas

    Evenly distribute the shredded carnitas over the cheese layer.

  3. 5

    Add the Beans

    Sprinkle the rinsed black beans over the carnitas layer.

  4. 6

    Bake the Nachos

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Add Fresh Toppings

    Remove the nachos from the oven and top with dollops of sour cream, shredded lettuce, and sliced jalapeños.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the nachos hot, ideally with additional sour cream or salsa on the side.

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