Beef nachos

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.

Beef nachos

  • Serves icon Serves 6
  • Time icon 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

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

  1. In a dry pan, toast the chilli flakes, coriander and cumin for 1 minute. Remove.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in the pan and brown the beef mince.
  3. Stir in the tomato purée, garlic and the toasted spices, then cook for 2 minutes. Pour over the water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 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.

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.

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