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Beef Nachos & Rice

Beef Nachos & Rice

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Total: 50 mins

A hearty, flavour-packed dish combining spiced beef nachos with fluffy seasoned rice. Loaded with melted cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and classic toppings — perfect for big appetites.



 

Ingredients

For the Beef Nachos

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Tortilla chips
  • 200g grated cheddar or Mexican-style cheese

For the Rice

  • 200g long-grain rice
  • 400ml beef or chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt, to taste

To Serve

  • Jalapeños
  • Spring onions, sliced
  • Fresh coriander
  • Sour cream or yogurt

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Beef

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion and cook until soft.

  3. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chilli powder.

  4. Step 5

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

  5. Step 6

    Stir in the tomato purée and season to taste.

  6. Step 7

    Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Prepare the Rice

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    Rinse the rice under cold water.

  2. Step 9

    Place in a saucepan with the stock, cumin, and salt.

  3. Step 10

    Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender.

Assemble the Nachos

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    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 12

    Spread tortilla chips over a baking tray.

  3. Step 13

    Spoon the beef mixture over the chips and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake

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    Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Serve

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  1. Step 15

    Serve the beef nachos alongside the rice.

  2. Step 16

    Top with jalapeños, spring onions, coriander, and dollops of sour cream.

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