Why nachos with beef is a favourite
Preparing Nachos with Beef at home allows you to use high quality ingredients like fresh lean mince and sharp cheddar. You can ensure the chips remain crunchy by assembling the layers just before you put them into the oven. Homemade versions are often much more generous with toppings than what you might find at a restaurant. This is a very budget friendly way to feed a group of people with minimal effort.
Follow these simple steps for nachos with beef
Cook the beef: Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the minced beef. Fry the meat until it is browned all over and then drain any excess liquid or fat. Add the chopped onion and continue cooking until the onion is soft. Stir in the taco seasoning to ensure all the meat is well flavoured.
Prepare the chips: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius to prepare for the final baking stage. Take a large baking tray and spread the tortilla chips across it in an even layer. Try to keep the chips spread out so that every piece can be covered with toppings later. This helps maintain the crunch of the base.
Add toppings: Spoon the cooked beef mixture evenly over the tortilla chips on the tray. Add small spoonfuls of the tomato salsa across the top of the beef to add moisture. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese generously over the entire surface. Place the sliced jalapeños on top if you want to add a bit of heat to the dish.
Bake and serve: Place the tray in the hot oven and bake for about ten minutes. The cheese should be completely melted and bubbly when you take it out. Remove the tray from the oven and serve the food immediately while it is piping hot. You can add extra toppings like sour cream or fresh coriander at the table.
Tips to make nachos with beef even better
To keep your Nachos with Beef as crispy as possible, make sure you drain the beef very well after browning. Any extra liquid will soak into the chips and make them soft. Using a thick and chunky salsa instead of a watery one also helps preserve the texture. You can try layering the chips and cheese twice to get a better cheese distribution throughout the tray. If you like extra flavour, you can squeeze some fresh lime juice over the top just before serving.
Grating your own cheese from a block usually results in a much better melt than using prepacked grated cheese. If you have leftovers, you can heat them in the oven for a few minutes to bring back some of the crunch.
Find more ideas here:
pasta with pork tenderloin,
shepherd’s pie or
duck carcass soup.
