Indulge in the tantalizing world of Chili's Restaurant Classic Nachos, a delectable symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. These nachos are not just any ordinary appetizer; they are a culinary masterpiece that combines crispy tortilla chips, savory ground beef or chicken, a blanket of melted cheese, fresh pico de gallo, creamy sour cream, and tangy guacamole, topped with a sprinkling of vibrant cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Prepare to embark on a flavor journey as we delve into the secrets behind this iconic dish, with step-by-step recipes for each component, ensuring you can recreate this restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the classic beef nachos or the tantalizing chicken variation, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing dish that will undoubtedly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
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CHILI NACHOS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- On an ovensafe plate, arrange some of the chips in a single layer, overlapping them slightly. Sprinkle on a good layer of cheese, then add a layer of the chili, then another round of chips, cheese and chili. Keep going until you feel you've successfully built Mount St. Nacho!
- Put the plate in the oven and heat the nachos until the cheese is totally melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Then dive right in and devour them.
- In a large, heavy pot, brown the ground beef with the garlic over medium heat until the beef is totally cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off most of the excess fat, leaving a little behind for moisture and flavor. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; if the liquid level seems low, add up to 1 cup water to keep it from burning.
- After an hour, stir in the kidney and pinto beans. In a small bowl, combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork until it's smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, then taste the chili and adjust the seasonings. Simmer the chili for another 10 minutes to thicken, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
- Fill freezer bags with 2-cup portions and freeze them flat for easy stacking (or freeze in other freezer-safe containers).
CHILI NACHOS
Kick up the heat when you serve these fantastic nachos.
Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips HORMEL Chili
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl, mix together tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Squeeze lime into the tomato mixture and toss until blended.
- Arrange a single layer of chips on heatproof platter or baking sheet. Top with spoonfuls of chili, tomato mixture, olives and cheese. Add jalapeno slices, if desired. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used.
- Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Serve nachos hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1061.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
NACHOS DE CHILI'S GRILL COPYCAT
Nachos cooked on tostados with beans, chili and cheese. Great for the game with cold beer. This is really good with leftover fajita meat, shredded chicken, cripy bacon, bbq brisket, pulled pork or taco meat. Another twist is subsitute chopped chipotles in adobo sauce instead of sliced jalepenos. You can always cut the tostados after pulling from oven and let guest apply thier own toppings.
Provided by sctdvdltl
Categories Cheese
Time 13m
Yield 24 nachos, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat broiler rack on top.
- Heat beans on stove top or microwave.
- Heat chilli and cut up chunks of velveta on stovetop or microwave to create a dip.
- Shred cheese.
- Lay tostadas flat on baking sheet.
- Spread beans on tostadas.
- Spread chili cheese dip on tostadas.
- Optional fajita meat (chicken or beef) placed on top of tostadas.
- Spinkle Colby Jack on top of tostadas.
- Place Jalepenos on top of tostada.
- Place in oven untill cheese has thoroughly melted but not burned tostadas this does not take long with a broiler.
- Take out of oven.
- Top with sour cream.
- Top with avocado slices.
- Top with pico de gallo.
- Using a large knife slice tostadas in quarters and place on serving dish.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't skimp on the cheese! Nachos are all about the cheese, so use a generous amount of your favorite shredded cheese.
- Don't overload the nachos. Too many toppings will make them soggy and difficult to eat.
- Bake the nachos until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are crispy.
- Serve the nachos immediately with your favorite toppings.
- If using refried beans, heat them up before adding them to the nachos.
- Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the nachos, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, and diced onions.
- For a vegetarian version of the nachos, omit the chili and use black beans instead.
Conclusion:
No matter how you make them, Chili's Restaurant Classic Nachos are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With their crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and flavorful toppings, they're the perfect appetizer or snack. So next time you're craving something cheesy and delicious, give this recipe a try!
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