Mince Beef Nachos Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp hot smoked paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chilli powder

• ½ 400g tin black beans, drained

• 200g/7oz lightly salted corn tortilla chips

• 150g/5½oz cheddar, grated

• 100g/3½oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the onion & cook for 3–5 minutes until soft & translucent.
2. Increase the heat & add the mince beef, paprika, cumin & chilli powder. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned.
3. Reduce the heat to medium & add the black beans, stirring gently, until the beans are heated through. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Line the base of a large ovenproof dish or baking tray with a single layer of tortilla chips, then top with half of the beef mixture, then half the cheddar & half the cherry tomatoes. Add a second layer of tortilla chips, then top with the remaining beef & cheese. Transfer to the oven & cook for 8–10 mins, until the cheese has melted.
5. Remove the nachos from the oven & top with the remaining cherry tomatoes, spring onions, coriander & chilli. Serve hot with the soured cream & lime wedges.