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| Vegetarian nachos with tortilla chips |
On the rare occasions that we do
venture out to an eating establishment I am always surprised at how
little some meals cost and yet other very simple dishes cost a
fortune. My latest bugbear in pubs and restaurants is the fashion to
serve nachos with a few dips and pretend this constitutes a meal. The
last time we went out the pub was proudly advertising such dish for
£6.95. I noticed this while I was tucking into my steak and mushroom
baguette complete with chips which had cost just £5.95. So if you
are going to have nachos this is the way to do. I've used vegetarian
mince because it works just well as beef mince and it's cheaper. If
it is not for you then of course use beef instead.
Getting some flavour into tomato based
dishes can be a little tricky at times. I've given this recipe a lift
by using some Kikkoman Soy Sauce
and a little chilli powder. My kids don't like anything 'too spicy' so
the chilli quantity listed is very family friendly. Ramp it up if you
prefer something a bit more head-blowing. The vegetables listed are
what I had in fridge at the time. Substitute the carrots and
mushrooms for whatever you like – peppers, peas and sweetcorn would
also work well.
This makes enough for at least 6 people
as we had the leftovers for lunch. You may want to buy another pack
of tortilla chips though if you are serving more than 4 people.
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15ml) Oil, sunflower or
vegetable
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
1 pack 500g Frozen vegetarian mince
2 Mushrooms, sliced
1 tin (around 400g) Baked Beans in
tomato sauce (I used mixed beans)
1 tin (around 400g) Chopped tomatoes
¼
tsp (1.25ml) Chilli powder
1
tbsp (15ml) Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1
bag 200g Tortilla chips
2oz
(55g) Cheddar cheese, grated
Method
1.
In a large saucepan heat the oil and then gently fry the onion and
carrot until the onion starts to soften.
2.
Add the mince and break it down with a spatula.
3.
Once the mince can be stirred easily add the mushrooms, beans,
tomatoes, chilli and soy sauce.
4.
Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer to cook for about 15
minutes. Stir occasionally.
5.
Once cooked lay out the tortilla chips on plates and divide the
mixture between them. Sprinkle on top with the cheese.
Kikkoman
sent me the Soy Sauce for free. No payment has been received for
writing this post.