You've Gotta Try These Nachos

Name: You've Gotta Try These Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (13 ounce) bags corn tortilla chips, I like to use 2 different colors, ie. 1 bag yellow and 1 bag blue corn chips; 4 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (adjust to your heat level); 1 small white onion, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons Frank's red hot sauce (or up to 1 T., adjust to your heat level.); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 2 tablespoons butter (I use unsalted); 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; sour cream (optional); 1 avocados, sliced (optional) or 1 guacamole (optional); black olives, sliced (optional); scallion, chopped (optional); hot sauce (optional)

Submitted by LifeIsGood

"This is one of my favorite recipes from Rachael Ray. These nachos are even company-worthy. The ingredients and steps are a bit involved (she can do it in 30 minutes) but are very worth the effort. I made a double batch of these for a family reunion and they were devoured. *Added note - If you end up with extra grease after browning the meat, drain. I recommend assembling as written for a wonderful presentation. The chips don't get soggy (unless you leave them sitting for a very long time!). :-)"

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photo by ForeverMama

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 24
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 (13 ounce) bags corn tortilla chips, I like to use 2 different colors, ie. 1 bag yellow and 1 bag blue corn chips
Pico de Gallo Salsa
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (adjust to your heat level)
1 small white onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped
Beef and Beans Topping
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lb ground sirloin
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons dark chili powder
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons Frank's red hot sauce (or up to 1 T., adjust to your heat level.)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
Cheese Sauce
2 tablespoons butter (I use unsalted)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
2 ¹⁄₂ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
Optional Toppings
sour cream (optional)
1 avocados, sliced (optional) or 1 guacamole (optional)
black olives, sliced (optional)
scallion, chopped (optional)
hot sauce (optional)

directions

Arrange the corn chips on a large serving platter.
Combine the salsa ingredients and let the flavors meld.
Make the beef and beans topping:
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high and add the olive oil, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Saute for about 2 minutes.
Add meat and break into smaller bits. Season with salt, chili powder, cumin and the cayenne pepper sauce. Cook meat mixture until browned, about 5 minutes. (Drain any grease.).
Stir in the beans and turn the heat down to low.
Make the cheese sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
Then add the flour, stirring and cooking for about a minute.
Whisk in milk.
When the milk comes to a bubble (watch carefully and keep stirring to make it lump-free and so it doesn't scald), stir in cheese using a wooden spoon.
Remove cheese sauce from the heat.
Pour cheese sauce evenly over the tortilla chips.
Top evenly with the beef and beans mixture.
Top it all off with the pico de gallo salsa (and optional toppings, if using).
Serve it while it's hot!

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Reviews

So satisfying! We love nachos and this version was very well received. We used pico de gallo from another meal and also added about a half a packet of taco seasoning (to use it up). It all came out fabulous. It’s a keeper. Made it for FYC.
ForeverMama
I did try them and they are delicious!!!! LOL Made these for an early lunch today and we enjoyed every bit of them. I cheated a little by purchasing pre-made pico de gallo and I scaled the recipe down since it's just the two of us. I added sour cream, avocado and extra cilantro. YUM!

DailyInspiration
These were great! I liked that everyone could sort of add the toppings they wanted, making it easy to serve. My cheese sauce was very thin, but still delicious. I added more cheese to it to try and thicken it up. My son thought it was perfect. We will make this again! Made for FYC tag game.
breezermom
I made this for an easy stove top dinner for DH and I. I made this as directed other than not making the Pico De Gallo and going with store bought salsa instead. Oh and I didn't have black beans so subbed pinto beans. I really liked that they weren't baked and we could add the toppings we prefer. I would definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing!

GibbyLou
These are wonderful! My husband loves nachos and he really enjoyed these. They are extremely tasty and filling. Great for football Sunday!

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LifeIsGood

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Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!

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