Delicious spicy beef nachos with all the savory toppings you need for game day.
Course
Snack
Cuisine
TexMex
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour20minutes
Total Time1hour40minutes
Servings8-10 large bowl servings
AuthorChris
Ingredients
4tablespoonsvegetable oil(covering the bottom of a large skillet)
1.5-2lbsground beef
1large sweet onion(diced)
4clovesgarlic(minced)
4cupsdiced tomatoes(canned, chili-style)
2tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonchile pepper powder(chipotle or ancho chile pepper powder)
2teaspoonscumin
2teaspoonscrushed red pepper
2cupsof water
2 15-ouncecans of red or black kidney beans(drained)
kosher salt and pepper to taste
1bag(10-13 ounces of sturdy nacho chips)
For toppings
sour cream
fresh shredded lettuce
fresh diced tomatoes
fresh cilantro(chopped)
jalapeno peppers(sliced)
shredded cheddar(colby-jack, or mexican cheese)
Instructions
The Chili
In a large skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute the onions in the oil for five minutes. Add the garlic and saute for five more minutes.
Add the ground beef, chili powder, chile pepper powder, cumin, light kosher salt, and crushed red pepper and cook until beef is completely browned (5 to 10 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and beans with 3 cups of water, mix well, and bring the chili to a slow boil. Turn the heat to low and continue braising the chili on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If there is too much liquid, thicken it up by mixing in 2 tablespoons flour with 1 tablespoon corn starch, repeating as necessary. As it cooks, check the seasoning and correct with salt and pepper.
The Nachos
Fill a large bowl with some of the chips. Sprinkle a few handfuls of the cheese over the chips. Spoon 2 - 3 generous ladelfuls of the chili over the top of the chips and cheese. Put the cheese first so the hot chili can melt the cheese a bit. Top with some lettuce, a few pinches of cilantro, diced tomatoes, 8-10 jalapeno slices, a nice dollop of the sour cream, and anything else you think will work.
Eat and enjoy, using the chips as spoons for all the chili goodness. Make sure you have a drink handy.