Chorizo Nachos

Name: Chorizo Nachos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 lb chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 bell pepper, diced; 1 can(s) fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can); 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp jalapeno sauce * can use dice fresh jalapeno. i was just out at the time); 1 tsp cayenne pepper * use less for less heat; 2 Tbsp oil; 1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 1 bag(s) corn chips

By Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR

I was wanting something different and just happened to have a pound of chorizo I had picked up from the Mexican market in the fridge and some blue corn chips in the cupboard, so my idea for Chorizo Nachos was born. Turned out very good !
** An oven proof plate is necessary, as the dish is finished with a couple minutes under the broiler to melt the cheese.

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 lb

chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
1

onion, diced
1/2

bell pepper, diced
1 can(s)

fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
2 tsp

chili powder
1 tsp

cumin
1 1/2 tsp

minced garlic
1 tsp

salt
1 Tbsp

jalapeno sauce * can use dice fresh jalapeno. i was just out at the time)
1 tsp

cayenne pepper * use less for less heat
2 Tbsp

oil
1 c

shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 bag(s)

corn chips
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How to Make Chorizo Nachos

Step-by-Step

Remove chorizo from the casings and set aside.
* Wash hands after handling the raw chorizo before proceeding to next step)
Dice onion and bell pepper. Hold back 1/3 cup dice onion for garnish.
Add oil to a large, hot skillet then add the diced pepper and onion (save 1/3 cup diced onion for garnish) and sauté for a couple minutes, just till onion is translucent.
* if using a fresh, diced jalapeno, add it in now.
Now add the chorizo and cook till chorizo is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the fire roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno sauce.
Stir, smashing tomato with the back of your spoon. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cook till most of the liquid is absorbed (8-10 minutes).
Arrange corn chips on plate and top with 1/4 of the chorizo mixture and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
Place plate under broiler for one or two minutes, just to melt the cheddar cheese. Careful ! Plate will be HOT !
Garnish with diced onion and sliced jalapenos if desired.