fajita nachos

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57 Pinches
Raceland, LA
Updated on Nov 15, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 2 - garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 32 ounces pinto beans
  • - salt, to taste
  • 2 - onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup lowfat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 15 - corn tortillas, cut into triangles
  • SALSA INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large star anise
  • 2 large tomatillos, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
  • 1` tablespoon lime juice

How To Make fajita nachos

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

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