Nachos with Beef Sauce and Cheese

1. 1 Wheat tortillaspack 240 g ≈ $2.50 40 g
2. 2 Ground beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.45 55 g
3. 3 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 15 g
4. 4 Cheddarpack 200 g ≈ $2.70 25 g
5. 5 Pickled jalapeñospack 200 g ≈ $2.00 10 g
6. 6 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 20 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 4 ml
8. 8 Paprika 2 g
9. 9 Salt to taste
10. 10 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut tortillas into triangles, arrange on a baking sheet, and bake 6–8 minutes until crispy.

2. Heat oil in a skillet, add ground² beef, and cook 6–7 minutes until crumbly and fully done.

3. Stir in tomato³ paste, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add 2–3 tablespoons water and simmer 3 minutes until thickened.

4. Spread tortilla chips in a baking dish, then top evenly with the beef sauce.

5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar⁴ cheese and add jalapeño slices.

6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

7. Serve hot with sour⁶ cream.