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Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce

Name: Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained; Juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons; ½ medium white onion, peeled and chopped, about ½ cup; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced, about 1 teaspoon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, plus more for garnish; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and diced; 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 1 tablespoon; 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about 2 tablespoons; 1 pound ground sirloin beef; 2 tablespoons prepared chili sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 bag (18 to 24 ounces) large tortilla chips; Avocados, diced; Fresh tomato salsa; Fresh chopped cilantro leaves

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The Strategy:

Elevate game day nachos by layering crispy tortilla chips with seasoned ground sirloin, a warm cumin-black bean puree, and a creamy goat cheese sauce. Whisk goat cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth to make the cheese sauce, then pour over the nachos. Garnish with fresh salsa, avocado, and cilantro.

Serves: 8 | Total Time: 30 minutes till it's ready

Ingredients

1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained
Juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons
½ medium white onion, peeled and chopped, about ½ cup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced, about 1 teaspoon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Goat Cheese Sauce

4 ounces fresh goat cheese, plus more for garnish
½ cup heavy cream

Beef Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 1 tablespoon
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about 2 tablespoons
1 pound ground sirloin beef
2 tablespoons prepared chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder

Nachos and Toppings

1 bag (18 to 24 ounces) large tortilla chips
Avocados, diced
Fresh tomato salsa
Fresh chopped cilantro leaves

Raw cooking ingredients for Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Place the beans, lime juice, onion, olive oil, garlic and cumin into a medium sauce pan.
Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour this mixture into the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse 4 to 5 times for a chunky puree.
Return the bean mixture to the sauce pan over very low heat to keep warm.

Goat Cheese Sauce

In a medium saucepan, whisk together crumbled goat cheese and cream over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and melted. Keep warm.

Beef and Assembly

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño to the pan and cook until the veggies are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbling, about 5 minutes more.
Stir in the chili sauce and chili powder.
Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble the nachos, lay out tortilla chips in a single layer on a serving platter.
Spoon the beef over the top of the chips.
Spoon the beans over the meat.
Pour the creamy goat cheese sauce over all.
Garnish the nachos with diced avocado, fresh salsa, crumbled goat cheese and cilantro.

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Sunday Swaps

I use chili sauce in several of my recipes. It's a combination of ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and allspice. You can substitute with plain ketchup, tomato puree, tomato paste and/or spicy Korean chili garlic sauce. Each produces a different flavor palette, but all will work in this nacho recipe.

The Heart of the Table

This abundant, colorful platter of nachos represents the ultimate comfort food for sharing, bringing everyone close to grab a bite. The warm cheese sauce and fresh salsa aromas make the table feel festive and fun, prompting casual laughter.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a solid copper balloon whisk to perfectly aerate ingredients
a pair of professional-grade stainless steel locking kitchen tongs
a heavy-gauge, polished stainless steel ladle with an ergonomic handle
a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum lemon squeezer with an enamel finish
a set of heavy-gauge, satin-finished stainless steel mixing bowls

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Assemble the nachos on a large, pre-warmed oven-safe ceramic platter, drizzling the white goat cheese sauce back and forth for a beautiful finish.
THE POUR: Pair with a cold, crisp IPA beer or a sparkling lime pressé with a dash of chili powder.
THE VIBE: Cozy Family Den. The warm glow of the television, the sound of friendly cheers, and the comforting nachos set a fun, energetic mood.

Chef’s Recommendations

The Glass With Nachos: Coconut Margarita Punch
The Sweet That Fits: Spanish Churros & Chocolate Sauce
Scoop It With the Chips: Fire-Grilled Guacamole
The Fresh Plate: Street Corn Caesar Salad

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Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce

Beef and Black Bean Nachos with Goat Cheese Sauce

The full recipe lives in the Vault

The Heart of the Table

The Art of the Host

Neighborly Grace

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