What makes these savory, tangy, creamy, crunchy nachos so incredibly irresistible? It’s all in the secret sauce(s): an unbeatable trio of Pace® Picante Sauce, Pace® Hot Honey Chipotle Signature Sauce, and Pace® Salsa Con Queso that will have your party guests eagerly awaiting their next invite to your place.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 2/3 cup Pace® Picante Sauce, divided
- 5 tablespoons Pace® Signature Sauces Hot Honey Chipotle Sauce, divided
- 1 bag (13 ounces) tortilla chips
- 8 ounces (1 bag) shredded Colby Jack cheese (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Pace® Salsa con Queso
- 1 medium (6 ounces) avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Tips
- The beef and bean mixture can be prepared and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days before assembling, baking, and serving.
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander over a large heat-proof bowl; discard drippings.
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Step 3
Return beef to skillet over medium; add taco seasoning and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and meat is coated, about 1 minute. Stir in beans, 1/3 cup of the Pace® Picante Sauce, and 4 tablespoons of the Pace® Hot Honey Chipotle Sauce; cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Step 4
Arrange a layer of chips (about half) on prepared baking sheet. Dollop with half of the beef mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) and sprinkle evenly with half of the cheese (about 1 cup). Repeat with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
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Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts and chips are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Step 6
While nachos bake, whisk together sour cream and remaining 1 tablespoon Pace® Hot Honey Chipotle Sauce until smooth to make the Pace® Hot Honey Chipotle crema.
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Step 7
Drizzle baked nachos with warmed Pace® Salsa Con Queso and Pace® Hot Honey Chipotle crema, and dollop with remaining 1/3 cup Pace® Picante Sauce. Sprinkle evenly with avocado; garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
