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Beef nachos

Published: 29 Feb 12
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Nachos are the perfect dish for a casual supper with friends. These beef nachos are flavoursome, quick to make and are bound to impress guests. Try making them in an air fryer too.

Easy
March 2012

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Takes no longer than 20 minutes

Nachos are the perfect dish for a casual supper with friends. These beef nachos are flavoursome, quick to make and are bound to impress guests. Try making them in an air fryer too.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 408kcals
Fat: 25.8g (9.8g saturated)
Protein: 24.5g
Carbohydrates: 0g (1.4g sugars)
Fibre: 3.5g
Salt: 1g

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Ingredients

1-2 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp vegetable oil
500g beef mince
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 garlic cloves
300ml water
200g tinned black beans
½ lime
1 bunch fresh coriander
Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped avocado to serve

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Method

In a dry pan, toast the chilli flakes, coriander and cumin for 1 minute. Remove.
Heat the vegetable oil in the pan and brown the beef mince.
Stir in the tomato purée, garlic and the toasted spices, then cook for 2 minutes. Pour over the water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the black beans, drained and rinsed, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the lime juice and coriander leaves. Spoon over tortilla chips, top with the cheese, then grill until melted. Serve with chopped avocado and more cheese.

Recipe from March 2012 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 408kcals
Fat: 25.8g (9.8g saturated)
Protein: 24.5g
Carbohydrates: 0g (1.4g sugars)
Fibre: 3.5g
Salt: 1g

FAQs

How do I make nachos in an air fryer?
Instead of grilling in step 4, build the nachos in lined air fryer basket (or in a heatproof dish) in the air fryer and cook for 5 mins at 180C.