chorizo nachos

Name: Chorizo Nachos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) 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 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) jalapeno sauce * can use dice fresh jalapeno. i was just out at the time); 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper * use less for less heat; 2 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 cup(s) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 1 bag(s) corn chips

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Millie Johnson

Valley Head, AL

Updated on Apr 12, 2016

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.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
1 - onion, diced
1/2 - bell pepper, diced
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon jalapeno sauce * can use dice fresh jalapeno. i was just out at the time)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper * use less for less heat
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 bag corn chips

How To Make chorizo nachos

Step 1

Remove chorizo from the casings and set aside. * Wash hands after handling the raw chorizo before proceeding to next step)

Step 2

Dice onion and bell pepper. Hold back 1/3 cup dice onion for garnish.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Now add the chorizo and cook till chorizo is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5

Add the fire roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno sauce.
Step 6

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).
Step 7

Arrange corn chips on plate and top with 1/4 of the chorizo mixture and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
Step 8

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.
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