CHORIZO NACHOS

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Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
1 onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1 can(s) fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp jalapeno sauce * can use dice fresh jalapeno. i was just out at the time)
1 tsp cayenne pepper * use less for less heat
2 Tbsp oil
1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 bag(s) corn chips

Steps:

1. Remove chorizo from the casings and set aside. * Wash hands after handling the raw chorizo before proceeding to next step)
2. Dice onion and bell pepper. Hold back 1/3 cup dice onion for garnish.
3. Add oil to a large, hot skillet then add the diced pepper and onion (save 1/3 cup diced onion for garnish) and sauté for a couple minutes, just till onion is translucent. * if using a fresh, diced jalapeno, add it in now.
4. Now add the chorizo and cook till chorizo is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the fire roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno sauce.
6. Stir, smashing tomato with the back of your spoon. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cook till most of the liquid is absorbed (8-10 minutes).
7. Arrange corn chips on plate and top with 1/4 of the chorizo mixture and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
8. Place plate under broiler for one or two minutes, just to melt the cheddar cheese. Careful ! Plate will be HOT ! Garnish with diced onion and sliced jalapenos if desired.