Ultimate Nachos

44 g
Protein
844
Calories
45 g
Carbs
51 g
Total Fat
40 min
Prep Time
65 min
Cook Time
6
Serving
Ultimate Nachos

Ingredients

Nacho Cheese

  • 4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese 
  • 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces pickled jalapeno juice
  • 1 bag of tortilla chips

Texas Chili

  • 1 pound ground beef 
  • ½ cup onion, chopped 
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 
  • 2-3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper 

Pico de Gallo

  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
     

Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories: 844
Protein: 44 g
Carbohydrate: 45 g
Fiber: 6 g
Total Fat: 51 g
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Cholesterol: 158 mg
Calcium: 83% DV
Sodium: 2,788 mg

Instructions

For the nacho cheese:

  1. Place cheeses in a large saucepan and add milk and cornstarch.
  2. Set over low heat and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Keep stirring every so often until mixture with all ingredients is melted and smooth.
  4. Stir in jalapeno juice until you’ve reached your desired thickness.

For the Texas chili:

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender.
  2. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, salt and black pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

For the pico de gallo:

  1. Combine ingredients.

For the ultimate nachos:

  1. Place tortilla chips on a plate, cover with Texas chili, nacho cheese and pico de gallo.

Recipe provided by Legends Hospitality and featured on Eat Like a Cowboy to benefit Fuel Up to Play 60. Donate now to help feed students in need.

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