Nachos originated in Mexico in the early 1940s, the were known as tortilla chips with jalapeno and cheese. As time went by, other ingredients like beans, beef and different toppings were added, making it a popular meal in the United States, Mexico and other parts of the world.

Beef And Cheese Nachos are a popular meal for picky eaters as well as a quick meal idea that it tasty and very appealing. It is also a very interesting meal for kids as at seems fun with the tortilla chips.

Ingredients For Making Beef And Nachos Cheese

• 250 g lean ground beef
• 1 large onion cut into small cubes
• 10 cherry tomatoes, washed and cut into half
• 1 tbsp. Cooking oil
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. cayenne powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper powder
• 1 tbsp. All purpose wheat flour
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 500 g store bought tortilla chips
• 1/2 small lettuce (shredded)

For The Nacho Sauce

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. All purpose wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. pickled jalapenos
• 1 cup milk
• 200 g cheddar cheese (grated)

How To Prepare Beef And Cheese Nachos

1. Put a sauce pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, add the chopped onion, sauté the onion for one minute, then add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika powder, oregano, salt and black pepper powder and mix well. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Move the meat to the side of the pan to make a space at the center of the pan, add 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour and mix it with the juices to form a paste. Mix the meat together, add 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook for 5 minutes and then put aside.

How To Make Nacho Sauce

1. Put a sauce pan on medium heat, add 2 table spoons of butter and let it melt. Add the all purpose flour, salt, cumin and paprika, whisk for 2 minutes.
2. Add the jalapeno and half cup of milk as you continue whisking to avoid any lumps from forming. Add the remaining milk and continue whisking for another 2 minutes, reduce the heat to low and add half of the cheddar cheese, keep mixing until the cheese melts, then add the rest of the cheese, mix until it melts.
3. Put half of the tortilla chips on a serving plater, add half of the sauce on top of the chips spreading evenly, then spread the meat evenly. Add another layer the remaining chips, beef and cheese sauce followed by lettuce and the jalapenos. Top up with sauce and serve while still hot.