Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 package

tortilla chips

0.5 lb

chorizo

crumbled

0.5 unit

white onion

chopped

1 unit

jalapeno

chopped

3 clove

garlic

minced

1 unit

poblano pepper

peeled, seeded, chopped

1 lb

ground sirloin

1.5 tbsp

cumin

2 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

chili powder

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

1 can

black beans

drained

1 cup

sweet corn

frozen

3 unit

tomatoes

seeded, diced

0.25 unit

white onion

chopped

1 cup

cilantro

chopped

0.25 tsp

salt

1 tsp

lime juice

2 tbsp

butter

unsalted

2 tbsp

flour

1 cup

milk

2.5 cup

pepper jack cheese

shredded

0.25 cup

sweet jalapenos

drained

3 unit

scallions

chopped

0.5 unit

black olives

sliced

1 unit

avocado

diced

1 unit

jalapeno

sliced

0.25 cup

sour cream

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare pico de gallo: Mix diced tomatoes, chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Let flavors combine.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare tortilla chips: Spread tortilla chips evenly on a platter.

Step 3
~4 min

Cook chorizo: Cook and crumble chorizo in a pan. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

Sauté vegetables: Leave chorizo grease in the pan. Sauté chopped onion, poblano pepper, and minced garlic until onions are translucent.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook ground sirloin: Add ground sirloin to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.

Step 6
~4 min

Season meat: Add cumin, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook meat: Cook until the ground sirloin is browned.

Step 8
~4 min

Add beans: Add drained black beans and cook for a few minutes.

Step 9
~4 min

Combine meats and corn: Add the cooked chorizo and frozen sweet corn. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter without browning.

Step 11
~4 min

Add flour to butter: Add flour to the melted butter and cook briefly.

Step 12
~4 min

Add milk to sauce: Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 13
~4 min

Melt cheese: Reduce heat to low and add shredded pepper jack cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.

Step 14
~4 min

Pour cheese sauce: Pour the cheese sauce over the tortilla chips.

Step 15
~4 min

Add meat: Add the cooked meat mixture over the cheese sauce.

Step 16
~4 min

Add pico de gallo: Add the prepared pico de gallo over the meat.

Step 17
~4 min

Garnish: Garnish with sweet jalapenos, chopped scallions, sliced black olives, diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, and sour cream.

Step 18
~4 min

Serve: Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pico de gallo can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Offer a variety of hot sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular party food and snack.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Super Bowl
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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