Mexican Nachos Bake
Recipe: #34114
January 18, 2020
Categories: Ground Beef, Onions, Peppers, Mexican, Game/Sports Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, Beef Dinner, Mexican Dinner, Ground Beef Dinner, more
"From our weekday newspaper The West Australian. Times are estimated."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (332 g)
- Calories 774
- Total Fat - 25.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.3 g
- Cholesterol - 22.9 mg
- Sodium - 1090.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 110.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 23.2 g
- Sugars - 30.1 g
- Protein - 31.4 g
- Calcium - 458.3 mg
- Iron - 8.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 16.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.6 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C and then grease a 25cm round ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity).
Step 2
To make filling, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat and add onion, capsicum and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and then add beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
Step 3
Add seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute and then add undrained beans and salsa and mix well to combine and then bring to boil and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in coriander and spoon into prepared dish.
Step 5
Combine corn chips with 1/2 cup of the cheese in a large bowl and scatter over filling and top with remaining cheese.
Step 6
Cook in preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 7
Serve with guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream and garnish with extra coriander
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the cheese for this recipe, opt for a Mexican-style blend for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, choose a mild salsa for this recipe.
- Instead of beef mince, use ground turkey for a leaner option. The benefit of this substitution is that it is a healthier alternative as it contains less saturated fat and cholesterol than beef mince.
- Instead of kidney beans, use black beans for a different flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it will add a unique flavor to the dish and it is also a great source of protein.
Vegetarian Nachos Bake Replace the beef mince with 500 grams of cooked black beans. Omit the taco seasoning mix and replace the mild salsa with a mild salsa made with vegetables instead of meat.
Mexican Rice: This flavorful side dish is a great complement to Mexican Nachos Bake. It combines cooked white rice with onion, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices for a delicious and savory side dish.
Mexican Street Corn: This flavorful side dish is a great complement to Mexican Rice. It combines grilled sweet corn on the cob with mayonnaise, chili powder, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro for a delicious and tangy side dish.
FAQ
Q: How do I make the filling for the Mexican Nachos Bake?
A: Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat and add onion, capsicum and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft. Then add beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Add seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute and then add undrained beans and salsa and mix well to combine. Bring to boil and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Finally, stir in coriander and spoon into prepared dish.
Q: What ingredients do I need for Mexican Nachos Bake?
A: You will need ground beef, onion, capsicum, garlic, canned beans, salsa, taco seasoning, coriander, and tortilla chips. You will also need oil for cooking and a baking dish.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Mexican Nachos were first created in 1943 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a chef in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras. The dish was named after him and is now a popular snack around the world.
Fun Fact 2: Mexican Nachos have been served at the White House and have been popularized by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and President Barack Obama. In 2009, Obama even declared September 20th to be National Nacho Day.