New Zealand Grass-Fed Beef Nachos with Avocado Salsa Recipe
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Who doesn’t love nachos? These nachos get a flavor upgrade with New Zealand grass-fed beef. If you can’t find the perfect avocados, switch them out for a tomato salsa or spicy jalapenos.
Ingredients:
For the Nachos:
- 1 - 1 1/3 lbs. New Zealand grass-fed ground beef (Tip: Look for the Taste Pure Nature Logo)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 14 oz red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3-4 tortillas
For the avocado salsa:
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, deseeded, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve:
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
Directions:
For the Nachos:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the ground beef in two batches to brown, drain off the fat and set the beef aside in a bowl.
- 3. Wipe the pan clean, reduce the heat to medium and add a dash of oil.
- 4. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 5 minutes until soft.
- 5. Add the drained beef back to the pan along with the spices, tomatoes, beans, stock, red pepper and brown sugar.
- 6. Simmer until reduced to a thick sauce (around 20-30 minutes). Taste and season with salt and pepper as required.
- 7. Brush the tortillas lightly with oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and place on oven trays.
- 8. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until crisp, turning over once.
- 9. Break tortillas into big chips for serving.
For the Salsa:
- 10. Combine the ingredients gently in a bowl just before serving and season with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
- 11. Place chips onto plates and top with the beef. Add a spoonful of salsa, a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro.