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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Load these nachos with braised brisket and Monterey Jack cheese. Add all of your favorite classic nacho toppings to complete this savory appetizer. Ingredients:
2 (16-oz.) cans seasoned pinto beans, drained |
2 teaspoons hot sauce |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
3 1/2 cups shredded braised beef brisket |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1/2 cup taco sauce |
1/4 cup pan drippings from braised beef brisket |
1 (9-oz.) package round tortilla chips |
1 (8-oz.) block monterey jack cheese, shredded |
toppings: guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapeño pepper slices |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cook first 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
2. Cook brisket in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in taco sauce and pan drippings; cook 2 minutes.
3. Divide chips, bean mixture, brisket mixture, cheese, and 1 cup Pico de Gallo among 3 pie plates.
4. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with remaining Pico de Gallo and desired toppings.
5. *1/4 cup beef broth may be substituted.
6. Pico de Gallo: Stir together 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; and 1/2 tsp. salt. Makes 3 1/2 cups. Hands-on time: 15 min. Total time: 15 min.
7. Note: Nachos can be baked as directed in 2 batches on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, topping each batch with 1 cup Pico de Gallo.
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