These easy weeknight nachos are a quick go-to dinner when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
These easy weeknight nachos are my go-to when I don’t want to overthink dinner. I’ve been making them for years, and they are always a hit. They’re easy, universally appealing, and everyone can customize them with their own toppings. Even better? I almost always have everything I need either in my freezer or my pantry.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Made with staple ingredients from your pantry and freezer
- Easy to customize
- Feeds a crowd
TIPS & SERVING IDEAS
- Reheats well
- Perfect for a casual dinner or game day
- A great drop-off meal for new parents or neighbors
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 T Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 1/2 T ground cumin
- 3 T chili powder (Mexene is my personal favorite)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes in basil, oregano, and olive oil
- 1 cube Dorot Gardens crushed garlic (or equivalent to 1 clove garlic)
- 1 (12 oz) pkg. frozen corn
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Optional toppings: avocado, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, queso, guacamole
INSTRUCTIONS
- In large stockpot, brown ground beef.
- Sprinkle with steak seasoning and cumin. Continuing to brown until cooked through.
- Add chili powder, stirring to combine.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, corn, and chicken stock, stirring to combine.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Serve over tortilla chips or steamed rice and desired toppings.