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Viewed: 7 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 can (14-5 Ounce) Pinto Beans, Chili Beans, Or Ranch Style Beans
- 1/2 cups Hot Water
- Tortilla Chips
- 1- 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 6 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Diced Finely
- 1/2 bunches Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
- Juice Of 1 Lime
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 whole Avocado (pitted And Diced)
- Sour Cream (optional)
Method
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and half the onion.
- Cook it until starting to soften, then add the ground beef.
- Cook the meat until its totally browned, then drain the fat.
- Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the beans and hot water and stir.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
- To make the pico de gallo, combine the other half of the onion with the tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stir it together and set it aside.
- To build the nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips on a platter or plate.
- Top with a layer of the beef/bean mixture, then all but 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Add another layer of chips, another layer of the beef/bean mixture, and the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add a final small layer of chips, then a small layer of beef and beans, then a final sprinkling of cheddar.
- Microwave in 45 second increments until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- (You may also place the platter into a 325 degree oven if its heatproof.
- Just leave it in until the cheese is melted.)
- Immediately sprinkle on the diced avocado and plenty of pico de gallo.
- Optional: Add dollops of sour cream here and there!
- Serve immediately!
