Crazy Nachos

Serves: 2

Terence Turner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

63

Sweetness

49

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Ground Beef

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

1 tbsp

Chili Powder

1 tsp

Cayenne

1

Salt

1 cup

Sour Cream

Directions:

1

To make the chipotle taco meat, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat

2

Add the beef and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is lightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes

3

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more

4

Add the tomato, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and chipotle chile

5

Stir until the spices are well distributed, turn down the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

6

Stir in the masa harina until well combined, then taste and adjust the seasonings

7

Add salt and black pepper to taste

8

Stir in the lime juice and remove from the heat

9

To make the guacamole, mash the avocado until smooth

10

Stir in the jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice

11

Adjust seasonings and add salt to taste

12

To make the nachos, pour 1/2 of oil into a heavy skillet and heat to 350°F

13

If you don't have a candy thermometer, after 5 minutes of heating, you can stick a wooden spoon into the oil to see if it's ready

14

If the oil bubbles around the spoon it should be hot enough

15

In batches, fry the tortillas for 1 minute, until golden brown, turning once

16

Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt

17

Place the chips close together but not overlapping on a baking sheet or castiron skillet, and top each with 1 teaspoon refried beans, 2 tablespoons chipotle taco meat, and 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese

18

Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted

19

After removing the nachos from the oven, top each with 1 tablespoon guacamole, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 pickled jalapeño slice

20

Serve warm, with salsa on the side

21

To make the chipotle taco meat, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat

22

Add the beef and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is lightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes

23

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more

24

Add the tomato, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and chipotle chile

25

Stir until the spices are well distributed, turn down the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

26

Stir in the masa harina until well combined, then taste and adjust the seasonings

27

Add salt and black pepper to taste

28

Stir in the lime juice and remove from the heat

29

To make the guacamole, mash the avocado until smooth

30

Stir in the jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice

31

Adjust seasonings and add salt to taste

32

To make the nachos, pour 1/2 of oil into a heavy skillet and heat to 350°F

33

If you don't have a candy thermometer, after 5 minutes of heating, you can stick a wooden spoon into the oil to see if it's ready

34

If the oil bubbles around the spoon it should be hot enough

35

In batches, fry the tortillas for 1 minute, until golden brown, turning once

36

Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt

37

Place the chips close together but not overlapping on a baking sheet or castiron skillet, and top each with 1 teaspoon refried beans, 2 tablespoons chipotle taco meat, and 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese

38

Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted

39

After removing the nachos from the oven, top each with 1 tablespoon guacamole, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 pickled jalapeño slice

40

Serve warm, with salsa on the side