Nachos with Chilli and Cheese
Nachos with chilli and cheese is a Tex-Mex sharing platter of crisp tortilla chips loaded with a rich beef chilli, kidney beans and molten grated cheddar. The TM7 sautés onions and garlic, simmers the mince sauce hands-free and delivers a consistent, mildly spicy result every time. Ideal for game nights, parties or a quick weekend treat.
About this recipe
Nachos with chilli and cheese on the Thermomix TM7 turn a takeaway favourite into an easy homemade recipe your whole crowd will devour. This Tex-Mex sharing platter piles a rich, slowly simmered beef chilli — made with kidney beans, tomato purée, bay leaf and a pinch of cayenne — over golden tortilla chips, then blankets everything in freshly grated cheddar until it melts into gooey strands. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes care of the fiddly work: onions and garlic are chopped in seconds, the aromatics are sautéd at a precise temperature without splattering, and the sauce simmers hands-free while you lay out the chips and toppings. It is the ideal quick weeknight dinner or party food when friends come over to watch a match, because the bowl does the stirring while you grate cheese and slice jalapeños. Serve it straight from the oven dish with sour cream and guacamole on the side for a festive, interactive feast.
Preparation tips
- Taste the chilli sauce before assembling and adjust the cayenne gradually, as the heat intensifies while it simmers; a small pinch of sugar rounds out the tomato purée beautifully.
- Spread the tortilla chips in a thick single layer on an ovenproof plate, spoon the warm chilli over the centre only, so the outer chips stay crisp for scooping and dipping.
- Make the chilli sauce a day ahead and refrigerate it, as the bay leaf and kidney bean flavours deepen overnight; reheat gently and assemble with freshly grated cheddar just before serving.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the beef mince with finely chopped mushrooms and a drained tin of black beans, keep the tomato purée and cayenne base, and finish with a smoked paprika sprinkle for depth.
- Festive loaded version: add sweetcorn, sliced jalapeños and a drizzle of sour cream over the melted cheddar, then scatter spring onion and coriander for a colourful party platter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Sharp blades from the TM7 blitz the garlic and onions into a fine aromatic base for the chilli in just a few seconds. [Multi-Function]
- The sauté function gently browns the onions and oil at a controlled temperature, releasing sweetness without any burning on the base. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free heating simmers the beef mince, tomato purée and kidney beans evenly, developing a rich sauce while you arrange the tortilla chips. [Hands-Free]
- Precise weighing on the built-in scale measures the cheddar and beef mince directly in the mixing bowl, cutting out extra kitchen scales. [Precision Control]
- Even mixing distributes the cayenne and bay leaf through the chilli sauce uniformly, so every spoonful carries the same balanced heat. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- onions
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- beef mince
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- tomato purée
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt
- dried oregano
- ground cumin