Tex-Mex Fusion Nachos

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1 large bag tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked ground beef
• 1 cup prepared salsa
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Sour cream, for serving
• Optional: hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill or oven to medium high heat (about 375°F).
2. Arrange a single layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or grilling tray.
3. Evenly distribute half of the shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, ground beef, salsa, pickled jalapeños, and red onion over the chips.
4. Repeat with another layer of chips and remaining ingredients, pressing gently to create a sturdy stack.
5. If using a grill, place the tray directly on the grates and cook for 3 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
6. If using an oven, bake for 7 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
7. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before cutting into large squares or wedges.
8. Serve with sour cream, lime wedges, and hot sauce on the side.

Chef’s Insight

To make this dish vegetarian, swap out the ground beef for black beans or crumbled tempeh.

Notes

Customize the spice level by adding more hot sauce or using a spicier variety of pickled jalapeños.