Pachos Nachos Recipe

Name: Pachos Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Refried Black Beans (if You Can't Get Them You Can Skip Them); 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Tortillas (corn, NOT Flour); 3 cups Vegetable Oil; 3 cups Grated Chihuahua Cheese (you Can Also Use Monterey Jack Or Cheddar); 3 whole Tomatoes; 1 whole Large Onion; 3 whole Jalapenos, Or Less To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro; 2 whole Lemons; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1
First slice the tortillas into triangles.
2
Heat the oil in a deep pot and fry the tortillas until crisp.
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Do so in batches so you dont cool the oil too much.
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Set aside.
5
Dice the tomatos, the onion, the jalapenos and the cilantro.
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Place them all in a bowl, add the juice from the lemon and salt to taste.
7
You can use as little or as many jalapenos as you like.
8
We like it with a lot.
9
Also I dont seed themI just toss the whole thing in there, but feel free to seed them if you like.
10
Toss all the veggies until nice and uniform.
11
There, you have made Pico de Gallo!
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Be proud of yourself.
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Now for the assembly of the nachos: in a plate or platter, arrange just enough fried tortillas to cover the plate, being careful not to crowd them.
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Smear some of the refried black beans onto the tortillas, then cover with a heaping dose of cheese, and nuke in the microwave until the cheese is all melted.
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Take them out and spread on top enough Pico de Gallo to cover it all.
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Delicious!
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You have to repeat the process with every batch of nachos, but it is worth it, and your guests will love you a little more.
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Enjoy!

2142

kcal

Calories

209

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Refried Black Beans (if You Can't Get Them You Can Skip Them), 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Tortillas (corn, NOT Flour), 3 cups Vegetable Oil, 3 cups Grated Chihuahua Cheese (you Can Also Use Monterey Jack Or Cheddar), and more.

Yes, Pachos Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pachos Nachos

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Variations & substitutions

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