Nachos With Beef and Beans Topping
Nachos With Beef and Beans Topping
Salsa and cheese is a classic nacho topping combo but for more adventurous appetites, try the nachos topped with a drizzle of sour cream and chopped avocado. Serves 8 Prep Time 20 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes
2 bags yellow or white corn tortilla chips For the Beef and Beans Topping 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 sinigang pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 kilo ground sirloin 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dark chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (for medium to hot heat level) 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained
1 On a large platter, arrange a mixture of two varieties of corn chips. 2 Make the beef and beans topping: Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and peppers to the pan and saut for 2 minutes, then add meat and crumble with wooden spoon. Season meat with salt, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper sauce. Cook meat for 5 minutes, then stir in beans and reduce heat to low. 3 Pour cheese sauce evenly over the massive spread of chips and top evenly with beef and beans and pico de gallo salsa. Top with sour cream, black olives, and scallions if desired. To make Pico de Gallo Salsa: Mix together 4 vine ripe tomatoes (seeded and chopped), 1 sinigang pepper (seeded and finely chopped), 1 small white onion (chopped), 1/4 cup cilantro leaves or parsley (finely chopped), and salt to taste.
To make Cheese Sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add in 2 tablespoons flour. Cook for 2 minutes and whisk in 2 cups milk. Stir in 2 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese.