Follow these steps for perfect results
tortilla chips
chorizo
crumbled
white onion
chopped
jalapeno
chopped
garlic
minced
poblano pepper
peeled, seeded, chopped
ground sirloin
cumin
onion powder
chili powder
salt
black pepper
black beans
drained
sweet corn
frozen
tomatoes
seeded, diced
white onion
chopped
cilantro
chopped
salt
lime juice
butter
unsalted
flour
milk
pepper jack cheese
shredded
sweet jalapenos
drained
scallions
chopped
black olives
sliced
avocado
diced
jalapeno
sliced
sour cream
Prepare pico de gallo: Mix diced tomatoes, chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Let flavors combine.
Prepare tortilla chips: Spread tortilla chips evenly on a platter.
Cook chorizo: Cook and crumble chorizo in a pan. Remove from pan and set aside.
Sauté vegetables: Leave chorizo grease in the pan. Sauté chopped onion, poblano pepper, and minced garlic until onions are translucent.
Cook ground sirloin: Add ground sirloin to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
Season meat: Add cumin, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Cook meat: Cook until the ground sirloin is browned.
Add beans: Add drained black beans and cook for a few minutes.
Combine meats and corn: Add the cooked chorizo and frozen sweet corn. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter without browning.
Add flour to butter: Add flour to the melted butter and cook briefly.
Add milk to sauce: Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Melt cheese: Reduce heat to low and add shredded pepper jack cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
Pour cheese sauce: Pour the cheese sauce over the tortilla chips.
Add meat: Add the cooked meat mixture over the cheese sauce.
Add pico de gallo: Add the prepared pico de gallo over the meat.
Garnish: Garnish with sweet jalapenos, chopped scallions, sliced black olives, diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, and sour cream.
Serve: Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
Add a layer of refried beans under the chips.
Broil the nachos for a minute to melt the cheese and crisp the toppings.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Pico de gallo can be made ahead.
Serve on a large platter for sharing.
Serve with guacamole and sour cream.
Offer a variety of hot sauces.
Pairs well with the spicy flavors.
Classic pairing for Mexican food.
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