This Mexican classic is a weekend treat and a favourite for everyone at home!
4 people30 minutes10 minutes
Ingredients
100gCheddar Cheese
grated
400gChopped Tomatoes
2clovesGarlic
crushed
1 - Green Pepper
diced
400gKidney Beans
drained, rinsed and mashed
2tspOlive Oil
2mediumOnions
finely chopped
1 - Red Pepper
diced
2tbspSuperValu Fresh Coriander
chopped
750gSuperValu Fresh Irish Beef Mince
100gSuperValu Tortilla Chips
3tbspTaco Seasoning
(see below)
For the taco seasoning
1tspBlack Pepper
ground
2tbspChilli Powder
1tbspCumin Seeds
ground
0.5tspDried Oregano
0.5tspGarlic Powder
0.5tspOnion Powder
1tspSalt
1tspSuperValu Cornflour
2tspSuperValu Smoked Paprika
To serve
1jarJalapeno
sliced
2headSuperValu Baby Gem Lettuce
shredded
3 - SuperValu Plum Tomatoes
diced
4tbspSuperValu Sour Cream
100gSupervalu Guacamole Dip
Method
Combine all the spice mix ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the mix, then transfer the rest to a storage jar to use another time.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Add the beef mince and brown for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add the taco spice mix and stir to coat the meat and vegetables.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6.
Add the tomatoes and refried beans (or mashed kidney beans) and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
Layer the tortilla chips in a baking dish and pour the beef mixture over, then sprinkle with the grated Cheddar. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the fresh coriander. Serve immediately with the diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños on the side to let everyone load up their own nachos.