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fajita nachos

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Ingredients For fajita nachos

  • 1/4 c
    lime juice
  • 1/2 c
    guacamole
  • 15
    corn tortillas, cut into triangles
  • SALSA INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lg
    star anise
  • 2 lg
    tomatillos, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp
    lime peel, grated
  • 1/2 c
    lowfat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2
    onions, diced
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    beer
  • 2
    garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp
    coriander, ground
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 32 oz
    pinto beans
  • 1` Tbsp
    lime juice

How To Make fajita nachos

  • 1
    For Salsa: Combine all ingredients in a food processor or salsa machine and mix.
  • 2
    Cover an refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 3
    Marinade: Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 cup of the beer, garlic, coriander, cumin and jalapeno in a freezer bag.
  • 4
    Set aside 3 tablespoons and add chicken, seal and rotate bag to cover chicken.
  • 5
    Refrigerate for 2 hours or over night, turning bag occasionally.
  • 6
    Fajitas: Combine reserved marinade, beans and remaining beer in a sauce pan.
  • 7
    Cook over medium heat, stirring and mashing beans until slightly thickened.
  • 8
    Season to taste with salt.
  • 9
    In a frying pan add rest of oil over medium heat, add onions and cook partially covered and stirring often until soft and golden brown.
  • 10
    If made ahead cover beans and onion seperately, reheat when ready to use.
  • 11
    Remove chicken from bag and drain and discard marinade.
  • 12
    Arrange on grate, place lid on grill and cook turning once until chicken is done.
  • 13
    Remove from grate and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • 14
    Spread beans onto a 10 inch circle in a large pizza pan.
  • 15
    Top with onions, chicken and cheese.
  • 16
    Set pan on grate, place lid on grill and cook until cheese is melted.
  • 17
    Top with guacamole, and some of the salsa. Tuck some of the chips around the edges.
  • 18
    Serve with remainig chips and salsa.

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