A unique twist on nachos, the new flavors in these Chorizo, Bean and Cheese Nachos will make these everyone’s favorite snack!
For Game Day, you probably like to have a nice display of chili, cornbread, dips and drinks. But don’t forget about the nachos! Everyone loves nachos, and this recipe is a good one to share with a hungry crowd.
What is Mexican Chorizo?
Mexican chorizo is a fresh, uncooked sausage that is highly seasoned. It cannot be used interchangeably with Spanish chorizo, which is dried and cured. Sometimes it’s sold loose, like ground beef. And sometimes it’s in casings. Look for Mexican chorizo in your local market.
In this recipe, you can substitute ground pork or ground beef with additions of paprika, cumin, garlic, and chili powder to mimic Mexican chorizo. Or you can simply use ground beef, and turn these into beef, bean and cheese nachos.
Game Day Recipes:
- Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Wings
- Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers
- Cheddar Beer Fondue
Chorizo, Bean and Cheese Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo, removed from casings and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- water
- 1 pound restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 1½ cups grated pepper jack cheese
- 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup jarred jalapeño peppers (medium spice, use more if desired)
- 1 cup sour cream (light is fine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo, garlic and cumin, stirring, over medium high heat until the sausage is browned and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To the fat in the pan, add the pinto beans, chili powder, salt and 1 to 1½ cups water (depending on the moisture in the beans). Cook over medium heat until warmed through, smashing with the back of a heavy wooden spoon or potato masher until chunky/smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- On a large, oval ovenproof platter or in a large baking dish, spread 1 layer of chips. Top with a layer of ½ of the beans, then ½ of the chorizo, cheeses, and jalapeños. Repeat with a 2nd layer of chips, beans, chorizo, cheese, and jalapeños. Bake until cheeses are melted and the mixture is hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and lime juice, with a pinch of salt. Drizzle over the nachos, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
