Jul 13 2026

Nachos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

choice of meat, cheese, pinto beans, pickled red onion & jalapeño, queso fresco, avocado crema

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Ingredients

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Meats

Beans

Vegetables

Condiments

Tortilla Chips

Method

Prepare the Meat

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef and Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chorizo. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Prepare the Beans

  1. 2

    Heat the Pinto Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the pinto beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Slice the Jalapeños

    Remove the stems and seeds from the jalapeños and slice them into thin rings.

  2. 4

    Make Avocado Crema

    In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in sour cream and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.

Assemble the Nachos

  1. 5

    Layer the Nachos

    On a large baking sheet or platter, spread out a layer of tortilla chips. Top with a generous amount of cooked meat, pinto beans, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled red onion, and jalapeños.

  2. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    Place the nachos under a broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Serve

  1. 7

    Add Toppings

    Remove from the oven and sprinkle with queso fresco. Drizzle with avocado crema. Serve immediately with extra pickled red onion and jalapeños on the side.

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