Cheesy Nachos
These homemade cheesy nachos combine hearty chilli made with baked beans for a sweeter, saucier twist on the classic. Layered over seasoned Doritos and topped with plenty of melted cheddar, the dish is full of texture and flavour. It’s ideal for sharing, satisfying to eat, and brilliantly unfussy for casual meals or gatherings.
These homemade cheesy nachos combine hearty chilli made with baked beans for a sweeter, saucier twist on the classic. Layered over seasoned Doritos and topped with plenty of melted cheddar, the dish is full of texture and flavour. It’s ideal for sharing, satisfying to eat, and brilliantly unfussy for casual meals or gatherings.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
For the Chilli:
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 large red pepper chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic chopped or crushed
- 400 g baked beans
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp chilli powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
For the Nachos:
- 300 g Doritos any flavour you like
- 200 g mature cheddar cheese grated
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion (and red pepper if using) and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.1 medium onion, 1 large red pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.2 cloves garlic
- Add the beef mince to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.500 g beef mince
- Once browned, stir in the tomato purée, chilli powder, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper and a pinch of salt.1 tbsp tomato purée, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp black pepper, salt
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir.400 g chopped tomatoes
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the baked beans, including their sauce, and let the chilli cook for a further 10–15 minutes until rich and well combined.400 g baked beans
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Preheat the grill (or oven at 180°C/350°F).
- Spread the Doritos evenly over a large ovenproof dish or baking tray. Spoon the hot chilli generously into the middle of the dish, making sure to cover most of the chips.300 g Doritos
- Scatter the grated cheddar evenly across the chilli and chips.200 g mature cheddar cheese
- Place under the grill (or in the oven) for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Add any extra toppings you like and serve the cheesy nachos straight away so the nachos stay crisp underneath.sour cream, Jalapenos, Fresh coriander, Salsa, Spring onions
Nutrition
Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 1155mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1826IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 7mg
