Mince Nachos Recipe

Ingredients

• 500g Beef Mince
• 1 pack Maggi Mexican Nachos Spice Mix
• 1 can Wattie's Mexican Style Tomatoes 400g
• 1 can Wattie's Chilli Beans Mild 420g
• 1 bag Mexicano Corn Chips 300g
• 1 Brown Onion (finely diced)
• 1 tbsp oil
• Grated cheese, sour cream, guacamole or jalapeños to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1 — Brown the mince. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced brown onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the beef mince and break up with a spoon, cooking for 5–6 minutes until browned all over with no pink remaining.
2. Step 2 — Add the spice mix. Sprinkle the Maggi Mexican Nachos Spice Mix over the browned mince and stir through well. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant — the spice mix transforms the mince into a rich, deeply flavoured Mexican-style filling that is the backbone of a great nacho.
3. Step 3 — Add the tomatoes and beans. Pour in the Wattie's Mexican Style Tomatoes and the Wattie's Chilli Beans. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and is rich and glossy. Taste and season if needed.
4. Step 4 — Layer the nachos. Spread the Mexicano Corn Chips in an even layer across a large baking tray or oven-safe dish. Spoon the beef mince mixture generously and evenly over the top of the chips. If you have grated cheese in the fridge, scatter it over the top now and place under a hot grill for 3–4 minutes until melted and bubbling.
5. Step 5 — Load and serve. Bring the tray straight to the table and let everyone load their own nachos with their favourite toppings — sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, or extra cheese all work brilliantly. Serve immediately while the chips are still crispy.