Beef and Bean Nachos - Cooking Like Kate

Jalapeno loaded nachos in stoneware baking dish

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small red onion finely diced
1 fresh jalapeño finely diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
3/4 cup corn fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen
1 cup tomatoes diced, seeds and excess liquid removed
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar regular or dairy free
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 large bag sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips
lime wedges for serving
pickled jalapeños optional for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the tortilla chips onto a sheet pan and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until warm and extra crisp.
1 large bag sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, red onion, and jalapeño. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small red onion, 1 fresh jalapeño
Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and excess tomato liquid has cooked off.
1 cup canned black beans, 3/4 cup corn, 1 cup tomatoes
Stir in the lime zest and lime juice. Taste and adjust with more salt, lime juice, or smoked paprika if needed.
1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the beef mixture. Cover the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, or place it under the broiler briefly, until the cheese is melted.
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
Top with cilantro, green onions, and pickled jalapeños if using.
Serve the hot smoky lime beef mixture straight from the skillet with crispy tortilla chips on the side. Scoop the filling onto the chips as you eat to keep them crunchy.

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