NACHOS RECIPE SIMPLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and half the diced 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 diced onion with the tomato, jalapeño, 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˚ 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!

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning and chili powder. Rub in the seasonings as much as you can.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts on both sides until deep golden and totally done in the middle, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
• In the same skillet, whisk in the tomato sauce, hot water, and several dashes of hot sauce and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. Taste and adjust seasonings (you may need to add a little salt, depending on the taco seasoning you use).
• Shred the chicken using two forks, then transfer the shredded chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat it in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more hot water and allow to simmer for a few minutes.
• To build the nachos, layer the chips, cheese, and shredded chicken on a dish in several layers, ending with a small layer on top. Microwave the dish (or place it in a 350 degree oven if ovenproof) until the cheese is totally melted.
• Serve as is or add whatever extras you'd like! Dive into it immediately.