Garnished nachos perfect for an aperitif dinner!

Ingredients

• 7 oz tortilla chips
• 5.5 oz grated cheddar cheese

The meat:

• 1 drizzle of olive oil
• 1/2 white onion
• 3.5 oz minced meat (beef in this case)
• 1 clove garlic
• salt
• pepper
• smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper

Guacamole:

• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon chopped white onion
• 1/2 lime (juice)
• salt
• pepper
• smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• fresh coriander

Vegetables:

• 1 tomato
• 1/2 red onion
• 1/2 lime (juice)

Toppings:

• 1 jalapeño (fresh or pickled)
• fresh coriander

Materials

• garlic masher
• frying pan
• spatula
• knife
• chopping board
• parchment paper

Preparation

• Drizzle olive oil into a hot pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion pieces. Fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add ground meat, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Cayenne pepper (season to taste) and crushed garlic clove. Fry for a few minutes, until meat is cooked.
  
• Mash an avocado, then add the chopped onion pieces, lime juice, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Cayenne pepper (season to taste) and mix well.
  Finally, add the coriander (to taste) and mix again.
• Divide the potato chips between a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Cover with grated Cheddar and bake in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for 10 minutes.
  
• Dice the tomato and red onion, then mix with the lime juice.
  Chop the jalapeño and remove the coriander leaves.
• Arrange the nachos on a serving platter, then add the minced meat on top, the brunoise vegetables, a few spoonfuls of guacamole, slices of jalapeño and coriander leaves.
  
• Peel off the cheese-covered tortillas, dip them in the filling and devour!

Observations

How do you bake nachos to perfection without burning them?
For best results, preheat your oven to 350°F/200°C and bake the nachos covered with grated cheddar cheese for around 10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to prevent the cheese from burning.
If you prefer a runny cheese, you can add a little grated mozzarella. You can melt the cheese separately and top the chips.

How do I adjust the spiciness of this nacho recipe?
You can modulate the spiciness by dosing cayenne pepper and smoked paprika into the meat and guacamole, as well as choosing fresh or pickled jalapeño according to your tolerance to spiciness.

Can this recipe be prepared in advance for an aperitif dinner?
Yes, you can prepare the minced meat, guacamole and brunoise vegetables in advance, then assemble and bake the nachos just before serving to ensure freshness and crispness.

What accompaniments or beverages do you recommend with these topped nachos?
These nachos pair perfectly with a light beer, fruity white wine or margarita, and can be accompanied by a fresh salad to balance out the meal.

Can these nachos be made vegetarian?
You can use vegan minced "meat" in this recipe, or leave out this topping!

Are these nachos gluten-free?
Make sure your tortilla chip packet is gluten-free, as the rest of the ingredients are gluten-free!

What if I don't like coriander?
You can remove it with no problem!

Feel free to adapt the recipe to your own tastes!

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