BEEF NACHOS IN CAST IRON SKILLET

Beef Nachos in Cast Iron Skillet image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion small dice
1/2 lb ground beef
3 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp mexican oregano
1/2 tsp each cumin, salt and coriander
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 c chicken stock
8 oz each monterey jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz tortilla chips
1/2 c jarred jalapeno's drained
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
1/2 c pico de gallo
2 scallions sliced
1/2 c fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 c salsa
sour cream for drizzling

Steps:

1. In 10 to 12 inch cast iron skillet that has been heated up on stove add the oil. Add the onion and cook a couple of minutes. Add the ground beef breaking it up while cooking. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt , coriander and red pepper flakes. When the burger is no longer pink add the chicken stock. Cook until most has evaporated.
2. Place one cup each of the Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese in a bowl. Add the beef mixture and stir to melt the cheese. Whip out the skillet.
3. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Add a layer of chips to bottom of pan. Add a layer of the meat and cheese mixture. Add some red onion, green onion, and jalapeno's. Add 1/2 cup of each of the cheeses. Repeat twice more ending with the meat mixture and the remaining cheese. Place in the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted through.
4. Top with Pico, cilantro, salsa, and sour cream