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Baked Chili Nachos in a cast iron skillet.

Baked Chili Nachos

These easy Baked Chili Nachos are game day perfection!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

For the nachos

  • 1 Tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 Pound ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 15 Ounce can chili beans (do not drain)
  • 1 Bag thick tortilla chips
  • 16 Ounces shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack, chihuahua, aserdo and queso quesadilla are good choices!)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the toppings

  • Fresh tomato chopped
  • Scallions thinly sliced
  • Sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the beef. Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks; about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chili beans along with their sauce, stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. The chili beans are salty so you won't need much! Transfer beef mixture to a bowl and wipe out skillet.
  • In the same skillet, put down a layer of tortilla chips to cover the bottom. Then cover the chips in a layer of shredded cheese, followed by some of the beef mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, cheese and beef, until you have reached the top of the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cheese is bubbly; about 10 minutes.
  • Top your Baked Chili Nachos with fresh tomatoes, scallions, and sour cream.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Chili, Game Day, Nachos
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