Best Beef Chorizo Nacho Topping Recipes

Chorizo Nachos image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces raw pork chorizo, removed from casing
1/2 cup chopped white onions
3/4 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 pound shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 11-ounce package tortilla chips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain off excess fat.
In a saucepan, add the wine and lemon juice. Bring slowly to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the cheese and cornstarch and whisk until the cheese is fully melted.
Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving platter. Drizzle with the melted cheese mixture. Top with chorizo-onion mixture. Garnish with the cilantro and chives. Serve immediately.

Bricklayer-Style Nachos image

Provided by Pati Jinich

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes or 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
8 ounces thick-cut bacon, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, excess fat removed, meat cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher or sea salt and black pepper
1 medium white onion, halved and slivered (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 to 2 jalapeños or serrano chiles, halved, deseeded if desired, and sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 1 1/2 pounds store-bought or Homemade Tortilla Chips (see recipe)
12 ounces shredded Mexican melty cheese, like Oaxaca, Asadero or quesadilla, or even Monterey Jack or mozzarella (about 3 cups)
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and finely chopped
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
8 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

If using fresh tomatoes, place them on a small baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Place them under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until charred, mushy and juices have begun to run. Remove from heat. Once cool enough to handle, chop them without discarding any of the juices, seeds or charred skin.
Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it browns slightly and renders some of its fat, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the chorizo to the bacon, and cook, breaking the sausage into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon as it begins to brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring a couple times, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Incorporate the onion and jalapeño and cook until they begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant but not browned, less than 1 minute.
Stir in the fresh or canned chopped tomatoes with their juices and cook over high, stirring occasionally, until saucy, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
Set the rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400 degrees. Place all the tortilla chips in a half sheet pan or large baking sheet in an even layer. Cover the chips with the bricklayer meat mixture and all of its chunky salsa. Cover with the shredded cheese. Bake until cheese has completely melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with the avocado, crumbled queso fresco and scallions. Dig in while hot!