Instead of using fried chips which is traditionally used in Mexican cooking, try using a healthier alternative
which is baking your chips. However, if you're pressed for time or simply do not want to bother with
preparing the chips, you can always buy baked tortilla chips.
Nachos with Chorizo - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Starter Dish Course
- 6 6 inch corn or tortilla chips
- Cooking oil
- 12 ounces chorizo (or Italian sausage)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese or Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
or Tomatillo Salsa (See Below)
- Ingredients for making Tomatillo Salsa
- 1 cup fresh tomatillos (husks removed, chopped fine)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped fine)
- 1 small onion (chopped fine)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped fine)
- 2 tbsp cilantro or parsley (chopped fine)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
How to make Tomatillo Salsa: Combine everything in a bowl and add 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Cover and
chill in fridge for up to 2 days. The above tomatillo salsa recipe will make about 1 1/2 cups.
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How to make Nachos with Chorizo:
- Stack the tortillas into stack sand cut into 6 wedges
- Arrange wedges on single layer on a baking tray
- Brush light with oil
- Bake in oven for about 12 to 15 mins till golden and crisp
- In a pan, cook the sausage till brown
- Drain off any excess fat
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle meat over wedges
- Sprinkle with cheese and green onions
- Bake in oven again for 3 to 4 mins or till cheese melts
- Serve immediately with salsa of your choice
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