FULLY LOADED CHIPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash and slice the potatoes into wedges.
• Boil the potatoes on high heat for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add vegetable oil to a baking tray and preheat in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove saucepan off boil and drain water. Remove baking tray from oven.
• Add the potatoes to the baking tray. Add salt, black pepper and mixed herbs. Shake and cook for 30 minutes on 200c / 400f.
• Prepare the lean beef mince by adding olive oil to a saucepan on medium-high heat.
• Add the lean beef mince and fry for 5 minutes.
• Add the onion, salt and black pepper. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and chopped parsley. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and begin to load your plate starting with the potatoes.
• Add the lean beef, bell peppers, cheese and jalapeños.

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and half the onion. Cook it until starting to soften, then add the ground beef. Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the beans and hot water and stir. Reduce the heat to low and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.To make the pico de gallo, combine the other half of the onion with the tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir it together and set it aside.To build the nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips on a platter or plate. Top with a layer of the beef/bean mixture, then all but 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Add another layer of chips, another layer of the beef/bean mixture, and the Monterey Jack cheese. Add a final small layer of chips, then a small layer of beef and beans, then a final sprinkling of cheddar. Microwave in 45 second increments until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (You may also place the platter into a 325 degree oven if it's heatproof. Just leave it in until the cheese is melted.)Immediately sprinkle on the diced avocado and plenty of pico de gallo.Optional: Add dollops of sour cream here and there!Serve immediately!