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Party-Perfect Nachos

Source of Recipe

From "Fan Fare" by Debbie Moose


Recipe Introduction

"Many would find it downright lonely to watch the game without a big plate of nachos at hand. There is no right or wrong when it comes to toppings, which is good news, as everyone seems to have a favorite. Here, you can swap in shredded chicken for the beef, pintos for the black beans, and pepper jack for the Cheddar."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 pound ground beef
â—¦ 1 Tbsp chili powder
â—¦ 1 Tbsp ground cumin
â—¦ Kosher salt
â—¦ 2 Tbsp butter
â—¦ 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
â—¦ 2 cups whole milk
â—¦ 2½ cups (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
â—¦ 1 bag (14 ounces) tortilla chips
â—¦ 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
â—¦ 2 tomatoes, chopped
â—¦ ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
â—¦ â…“ cup (2½ ounces) sliced jalapeño chiles
â—¦ Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, for serving


Recipe

In a frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the cooking fat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and ¾ teaspoon salt and continue to cook for 1 minute. Set aside.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk. When the milk begins to bubble, add the cheese a handful at a time, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and season to taste with salt.

Arrange the tortilla chips in a shallow serving dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the chips and top with the ground beef, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.


Serves 4 to 6