Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips topped with meat chili, cheese, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, scallions, peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro. Served with sour cream and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Meat Chili
Toppings
Sauces
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat Chili
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Add Chili Ingredients
Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Assemble the Nachos
- 4
Layer the Chips
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). On a large baking sheet, spread the tortilla chips in an even layer.
- 5
Add Chili and Cheese
Spoon the meat chili evenly over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 6
Bake the Nachos
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Final Toppings
- 7
Add Fresh Toppings
Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sliced scallions, diced bell pepper, and fresh cilantro.
- 8
Serve with Sauces
Serve the nachos hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.