Sufra Dayma:

Spicy Beef Nachos

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

Serves 6

Ingredients:

250 gms natural corn chips

500 gms beef (minced)

1 onion (finely chopped)

2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

400 gms kidney beans (canned)

300 gm jar salsa dip

2 cups grated tasty yellow cheese

1 avocado (diced)

1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves

1 tbsp oil + butter

Salt + pepper + allspice + thyme

Method:

Heat oil and butter in a frying pan. Sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add minced meat. Brown well over high heat, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks. Add beans after draining them. Season and add salsa. Simmer for 10 minutes. Arrange corn chips in a heat- proof platter. Top with mince mixture, then cheese. Place under a hot grill for 2-4 minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with avocado and parsley before serving.

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