Best 6 Nachos De Chilis Grill Copycat Recipes

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Nachos, a classic Tex-Mex dish, is a beloved party snack and a versatile meal option. Originating from Mexico, nachos consist of crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, often accompanied by a variety of toppings such as seasoned ground beef, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños.

This article presents a collection of nacho recipes inspired by Chili's Grill & Bar, a renowned restaurant chain famous for its delicious nacho creations. From the classic Chili's Nachos to more innovative variations like the Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos and the Southwest Veggie Nachos, these recipes offer a range of flavors and styles to satisfy every nacho lover.

Whether you prefer the simplicity of traditional nachos or crave something more adventurous, this article has a recipe for you. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, a list of required ingredients, and cooking tips to ensure that your nachos turn out perfect. So gather your friends and family, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a nacho-making adventure with these Chili's Grill & Bar copycat recipes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHILI NACHOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 to 6 ounces good-quality tortilla chips
8 ounces grated Cheddar Jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups chili, recipe follows, heated
4 pounds ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder, or more as desired
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more as desired
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour) or regular cornmeal

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



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The recipe for this creamy, chili-style dish was passed down through our church years ago. It's so warm and filling that we often prepare it when we take skiing trips to Colorado. It can be served over corn chips and eaten with a fork...or kept warm in a slow cooker and served as a hearty dip at parties. -Laurie Withers, Wildomar, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 envelopes chili mix
2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 packages (16 ounces each) corn chips
Optional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes and chili mix; heat through. Add cheese and cream; cook until the cheese is melted. Serve over chips. If desired, top with sour cream, sliced jalapeno and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

NACHOS DE CHILI'S GRILL COPYCAT



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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

6 tostados (flat whole tortillia chips)
12 ounces refried beans (pinto or black bean puree)
6 ounces fajita meat (optional)
4 ounces hot dog chili (i use Wolf brand)
4 ounces melted Velveeta cheese
9 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
4 ounces sliced jalapenos (pickled or fresh also good chopped)
6 ounces sour cream
6 ounces guacamole (or sliced avocados)
6 ounces pico de gallo

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.

ULTIMATE CHILI "CHEESE" NACHOS



Ultimate Chili

There's something so delicious and comforting about a bed of warm corn tortilla chips topped with a liberal drizzling of my ultimate vegan nacho "cheese" sauce. Spoon on a generous dollop of my one-pot chili and a sprinkle of chopped jalapenos and cilantro.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed (from a 15.5-ounce can)
1 cup plant-based ground meat alternative or plant protein burger, cooked and pulled apart with a fork
7 ounces green string beans, trimmed and chopped small
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tamari sauce (gluten-free) or soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (standard has anchovies in it)
1 teaspoon chipotle chile paste (1/2 teaspoon if for kids)
One 14.5-ounce can chopped tomatoes
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (I use oat), or almond or soy for gluten-free
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons chipotle paste
1 teaspoon low-sodium vegetable bouillon powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 13-ounce bag lightly salted corn tortilla chips
6 ounces sliced pickled jalapenos, drained (half a 12-ounce jar)
Handful of chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • For the meatless chili: Heat the oil in a medium-large saucepan. Stir in the onions and red bell pepper and fry at a gentle sizzle until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans, plant-based meat, green beans and garlic. Turn up the heat to hear that sizzle and cook, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tamari, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, chili paste, chopped tomatoes and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. The sauce should be rich, tangy and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the cilantro.
  • For the nacho "cheese" sauce: Heat the oil in a medium pan, stir in the flour and cook, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk using a wooden spoon or whisk to avoid any lumps. Bring to a gently bubbling simmer and cook until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the nutritional yeast, chipotle paste, bouillon and turmeric, stirring constantly to marry all the flavors, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • For the assembly: Spread the nacho chips on a baking sheet and bake to warm them through, about 3 minutes.
  • Spread the chips out onto a platter or in individual bowls. Spoon the nacho sauce onto the warm tortilla chips, add the chili in the middle and top with the jalapenos and cilantro.

CHILI'S CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS (COPYCAT)



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Corn Tortilla Chip's topped with moist and tender strip's of Chicken,Onions,& Peppers,(sauteed with Fajitas seasoning mix) Topped with melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar Cheese,& Jalepenos. Served with lettuce, salsa, & sour cream.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 tortilla chips (Large and whole, not broken)
1 (1 ounce) envelope of mccormicks fajita seasoning mix
1 uncooked boneless chicken breast (cut in strips)
1 vidalia onion (cut in half and sliced)
1 bell pepper (cut in half, deseeded, then sliced into strips)
1 jalapeno (deseeded and cut in slices)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup lettuce (shredded)
1/2 cup of pace thick & chunky salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute Chicken, Onion, & Peppers as directed on the Fajita seasoning pack.
  • When done, drain mixture and set aside.
  • Place Tortilla Chips in a circle on a large plate or platter that is Oven proof or Microwaveable.
  • Layer Chicken, Onions, & Peppers on top of the Tortilla Chips.
  • Next, Layer Shredded Cheeses on top of the chicken, and top with Jalepenos.
  • Place plate in oven (350° just until Cheeses are melted) or microwave on medium.
  • When Nachos are ready, add the shredded Lettuce (in the middle of the plate or platter).
  • Top the Lettuce with the Salsa & the Sour Cream (and if you like, add Guacamole).
  • Grab a cold one and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1440.3, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 1655.5, Carbohydrate 150.2, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 9, Protein 47.9

CHILI NACHOS



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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

3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped red or white onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
12 cups corn tortilla chips
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili With Beans
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped
3 cups shredded colby or Monterey Jack cheese
1 fresh jalapeno chile (or more to taste), thinly sliced

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

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tortillas. If you don't have fresh tortillas, you can use store-bought tortillas, but make sure to heat them up before using them.
  • To make the nachos extra cheesy, use a combination of shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • If you like spicy nachos, add some diced jalapeños to the chili.
  • To make the nachos even more flavorful, top them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and diced tomatoes.
  • Nachos are best served hot and fresh. If you have any leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, game days, or any other occasion. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a nacho recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for something quick and easy to make, give nachos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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