Cooking Lesson #765: Nacho Daddy’s style Skillet Nachos

…from the Perspectives’ Kitchen

How you doin’? Are you looking for a quick, budget-friendly dinner that will appeal to everyone in the family? Well, here it is! Whether you’re planning to curl up with a binge-worthy TV series or watch a movie with the kids, nachos are definitely in the best in show category for rib-sticking dinners in front of the TV. In fact, they’re even great for getting family and friends together around the dinner table. And what’s not to like about a one-skillet meal on a busy weeknight? Not a lot of dishes to wash… yay!
 
Just like the crazy number of nacho choices you can find at Nacho Daddy's, my Nacho Daddy’s Style Skillet Nachos recipe is for topping lovers. Rather than balancing the cooked ingredients on top of the chips, we leave the toppings in the skillet, sliding them under the broiler for just a few minutes to melt the cheese. That way, the ingredients stay warm and juicy in the pan like Mexican fondue. Most importantly, the tortilla chips stay nice, crisp and safe in a bowl where they won’t get all sogged out!
 
 
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time:  20 minutes
Yield:  4 to 6 servings
 
Ingredients 
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 seeded and seamed finely diced jalapeño
1 chopped medium green pepper
1 pound 85% lean / 15% fat ground beef
1 cup salsa, store bought
1 cup defrosted frozen corn
1 cup canned black beans
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 sliced and diced avocados
3 green onions tops and bottoms
1 bag tortilla chips
 
Directions

1. Preheat a broiler.
2. Add the onion, jalapeño, green pepper, and ground beef to a medium cast-iron skillet.
3. Cook over medium-high heat until the meat is browned, and the vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat, leaving a little juice in the bottom of the pan.
4. Add the corn and black beans; and stir until combined.
5. Put down a single layer of chips over the meat mixture; top with salsa and shredded cheese and slide it under the broiler.
6. Cook the nachos until the cheese is melted and gooey. Remove from the boiler.
7. Drizzle the top with sour cream.
8. Serve with diced avocado, scallions and your favorite tortilla chips.

ChefSecret:  You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the ground beef. Serve with a bottle Cholula brand hot sauce; add a shake or two to taste.

Quip of the Day:  My friends and family know that I like my jokes and puns the way I like my nachos—they must be very cheesy.
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