"The Ultimate Texas Nachos

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 10 corn tortillas
• Canola Oil
• Salt
• 16 ounces taco-style ground beef
• 12 ounces shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
• Pickled jalapeno peppers for topping
• Diced tomato for topping
• Crema or sour cream for serving
• Favorite hot sauce for serving

Details

Adapted from chilipeppermadness.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cooking Directions

Slice the corn tortillas in half and set aside.
Add enough canola oil to a large pot to fill about 1.5 inches and heat to medium. Do not bring to a boil. The temp should measure 375 degrees F.
Add the halved tortillas in small batches and fry them about a minute or so per side, until they are lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels and dash them with salt.
When they are cooled, spread a spoonful of ground beef over each tortilla, then top them with Monterrey Jack cheese.
Bake them at 350 degrees F about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
Serve with pickled jalapeno peppers and diced tomato over the tops, with crema and hot sauce on the side.
Extra hot sauce for me!
Makes 20 pieces.