Nachos
Hubby worked today and I wasn't entirely sure what time he would be home, so I wanted something that I could throw together without too much effort but that was warm and filling - it's done nothing but pour with rain for the last 3 or 4 days so we're all feeling decidedly damp at the moment, and who doesn't like nachos? As usual I made a huge batch, and froze the remainder of the beef mixture in a couple of servings each for other times.
Nachos
1 kg ground beef
1 (430ml) jar of salsa
1 (127ml) can of chopped green chillies
a couple of splashes of Tabasco sauce
pinch of salt and pepper
bag of your favourite tortilla chips
grated cheese (I cheated and bought a pre-grated Taco/Nacho blend)
sour cream (to serve)
in a large skillet over medium to high heat, fry the ground beef until no longer pink.
add the salsa, green chillies and Tabasco sauce; mix together.
turn heat down slightly and simmer for 10-15 minutes until liquid has reduced; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, add more Tabasco if desired.
on a large plate arrange a layer of tortilla chips.
top with a couple of large spoonfuls of the beef mixture, followed by some grated cheese (to own personal preference).
follow with another tortilla, beef and cheese layer.
microwave the nachos in the microwave for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese and enjoy.
even if you use extra lean ground beef (like I did) you won't need any extra oil, you'll get enough from the beef.
add the salsa and green chillies once the beef is no longer pink.
simmer for about 10-15 minutes to reduce the liquid and thicken; it will also darken slightly.
start with a layer of tortilla chips on the plate.
add a layer of the beef mixture.
then some grated cheese.
carry on making as many layers as you want (we just had two of everything)
pop in a microwave for a couple of minutes just to melt the cheese.
finally grab a big serving in a bowl, have lots of napkins on hand, and enjoy!!