Nachos

1 Tbsp oil
1 chopped onion (1 tsp onion powder)
1 tsp garlic powder
500 grams beef mince
170 grams Tortilla chips
1 x 400 grams can red kidney beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 grated carrot
1 cup grated cheese
125g sour cream
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
Heat oil in a frying pan, add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until soft.
Add the mince and brown all over.
Next, add the kidney beans, tinned tomatoes, and a grated carrot.
Make up a seasoning mix with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Layer out Tortilla Chips in an oven-proof dish. Add the cooked mince mixture, and top with grated cheese. Cook until the cheese turns golden.

Serve hot with a generous dollop of sour cream.

Imperial Metric
2oz 55g
4oz 115g
6oz 170g
8oz 225g
Metric Imperial
1/4 cup (60ml) 2 fl oz
1/2 cup (125ml) 4 fl oz
3/4 cup (185ml) 6 fl oz
1 cup (250ml) 8 fl oz
1 teaspoon (5ml)  
1 tablespoon (15ml)  
Oven Temperatures
  °C °F GAS
slow oven 120 250 1 - Very Slow
slow-moderate oven 150 300 2 - Slow
moderate oven 180 350 4 - Moderate
hot oven 200 400 6 - Hot
quick oven 220 450 7 - Very Hot
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