NACHOS IN THE OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onions; cook stirring until meat is no longer pink. Drain all fat well. Continue to cook until the meat is well browned, about 4-5 minutes longer. Pour contents of taco seasoning pack into meat and add water as directed on the package. Continue to cook according to package directions.
• Add in the refried beans and salsa. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• Add in 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
• Place the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.
• Top with ground beef mixture, then sprinkle the top of the HOT ground beef mixture with about 1-1/2 cups (or to taste) grated cheddar cheese.
• Top with sour cream, green onions, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced black olives.
• Serve hot or warm.

Steps:

• 1. Place the oven on to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
  2. Place a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the whole peppers, chilli, tomatoes and trimmed spring onions until soft and charred.
  3. Put the peppers and chilli in a bowl, cover with clingfilm and set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. Dice the tomatoes and spring onions, then add to another bowl. Peel, deseed and dice the peppers and chillies, then add to the tomatoes and spring onions.
  5. Pick in a few coriander leaves, season, then mix in a good squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of oil. Wipe the griddle pan and return to the heat.
  6. Cut the tortillas into wedges and arrange over two baking sheets. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, or until golden.
  7. Place a large frying pan over a high heat and toast the cumin seeds for a few seconds. Add the Tabasco sauce and beans and cook for a few minutes, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  8. Peel, destone and slice the avocado into wedges, then drizzle with the remaining lime juice.
  9. Arrange the tortillas in a bowl. Top with the beans, salsa, dressed avocado, feta and pick over the remaining coriander, then serve.