Chorizo Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with homemade chorizo, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings. This is an easy, crowd-pleasing nacho recipe that comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork 20% fat is ideal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves very finely minced
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Large bag of nachos
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh toppings suggestions
- Pickles
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced Roma tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for homemade chorizo in a shallow bowl. Use your hands to combine evenly. Let it rest for 30 minutes to overnight in the fridge.
- Cook ground chorizo in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cover the base with the bag of nachos. Then arrange cooked chorizo on top and shredded cheese. Bring it to the oven until the cheese melts and gets lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes.
- Finally, add the fresh toppings of choice over, just before serving.