 We're not going to be shy when we tell you we eat this avocado salsa with a spoon. So, darn good and is the perfect accompaniment to flavorful, cheesy beef nachos!
If you don't like spice you can easily leave out the chipotle sauce and jalapeños. But if you're like us and you prefer a little kick to your fiesta, this will be your jam as is. INGREDIENTS: (If you don’t like spicy, you can substitute reduce the chipotle in adobe to 2 tsp (or eliminate all together) and increase the smoked paprika to 2 tsp) 1 bag tortilla chips of choice 1 lb ground beef 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ small onion, diced 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1 8oz can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp sauce from can chipotle in adobe (or more if you like it spicy) Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese Avocado Salsa, see below Optional: jalapenos In a large pan on med-low sweat onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute longer. Add ground beef to pan and turn heat up to medium-high. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder to beef and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in tomato sauce and chipotle sauce. Allow flavors to come together by simmering on low for an additional 5 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper, and stir in cilantro. Avocado Salsa 2 ripe avocados, diced 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 lime, squeezed (more if needed) 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp cumin Salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350. Assemble the nachos by spreading half out on a large baking tray lined with foil. Cover with half the cheese evenly, and top with half chipotle beef. Repeat with the remaining chips, cheese, and beef. Bake for 10 minutes or until all the cheese is melted through the layers. Top with avocado salsa and jalapenos, if desired. |
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