Loaded Beef Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 400g lean beef mince
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 200ml beef stock
• 200g tortilla chips
• 200g mature Cheddar, grated
• 200g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 100g soured cream
• 3 tbsp salsa
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, add the mince and fry for 5 minutes until browned.

3. Stir in the paprika, cumin and tomato purée for 1 minute. Add the stock and kidney beans, season and simmer for 6 minutes until thick.

4. Spread the tortilla chips over a large baking tray. Spoon over the beef mixture and scatter with the Cheddar.

5. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.

6. Top with the avocado, soured cream and salsa, then squeeze over the lime juice.