Name: Mexican Beef and Bean Nachos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tblsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 500g beef mince; 30g sachet steak carne asada seasoning; 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 390g jar nachos topping; 1⁄2 cup water; 230g packet white corntortilla strips; 1 cup Mexican three-cheese blend; Sour cream, mashed avocado and diced tomato, to serve

Steak carne asada seasoning is available from the Mexican section of major supermarkets, or use taco seasoning, if you prefer.

Ingredients

1 tblsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

500g beef mince

30g sachet steak carne asada seasoning

400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

390g jar nachos topping

1⁄2 cup water

230g packet white corntortilla strips

1 cup Mexican three-cheese blend

Sour cream, mashed avocado and diced tomato, to serve

Method

Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 4 minutes, or until changed in colour. Add seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Add beans, nachos topping and water to pan. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Divide tortilla strips among four ovenproof dishes (11⁄2-cups capacity). Top evenly with mince mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Place on an oven tray.

Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.

New Idea team