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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Spread half the chips out in a large shallow casserole dish or on an ovenproof platter.
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Top with half the beans, in small spoonfuls, and scatter with half the chiles.
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Repeat with the remaining chips, beans, and chiles.
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Sprinkle the top of the nachos with the cheese.
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Bake until heated through and the cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Top the nachos with dollops of the sour cream and serve.
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Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches.
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Place a deep-frying thermometer in the pot.
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Heat the oil over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
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Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, and cut the pile into sixths to make chips.
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Raise the heat to high.
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Working in batches, fry the chips, turning them with a skimmer or slotted spoon, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined pan to drain.
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(Return the oil to the proper temperature between batches.)
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Cool and season with salt.
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Serve.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Brush both sides of the tortillas with the oil.
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Stack the tortillas and cut the pile into sixths to make chips.
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Spread the chips out in a single layer on two large baking sheets and season with salt.
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Bake until golden brown and crisp, rotating the baking sheets once, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Serve.
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In a small bowl, mash two-thirds of the beans with a fork or potato masher.
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Reserve the whole beans separately.
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In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion.
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Cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Add the spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
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Add the mashed beans and half the broth and cook, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the whole beans and the remaining broth and simmer about 4 to 5 minutes more until thickened but not pasty.
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Season with the salt and pepper, and stir in the fresh coriander, if desired.
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Serve.
