Chilli Cheese Nachos

Chilli Cheese Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips smothered in a rich, beefy chilli con carne and melted mature cheddar cheese.

8 min

Cook time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~550

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories · kcal

47

Protein · g

24

Carbs · g

30

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • tortilla chips (plain salted) — 250g
  • beef mince (10% fat) — 400g
  • tinned kidney beans (drained) — 400g
  • tinned chopped tomatoes — 400g
  • mature cheddar cheese (grated) — 200g
  • onion (diced) — 1 medium
  • sunflower oil — 1 tbsp
  • chilli powder — 2 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the onion until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the beef mince to the pan and brown it thoroughly, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chilli powder, tinned tomatoes, and kidney beans, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

  4. 4

    Preheat your grill to high.

  5. 5

    Spread the tortilla chips out on a large baking tray.

  6. 6

    Spoon the cooked beef chilli mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the grated mature cheddar over the top.

  8. 8

    Place the tray under the grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately while hot.

Allergens to check

Dairy, Gluten

Why this works

The contrast between the crunchy, salted tortilla chips and the savoury, rich beef chilli creates a satisfying texture, while the melted sharp cheddar binds everything together with a creamy, salty punch.

Equipment

large frying pan, baking tray, wooden spoon, grater

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