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Sloppy Joe Nachos

sloppy joe nachos on a baking sheet made with fritos topped with sloppy joe filling, cheese, black beans, and sour cream
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and quartered
  • ¼ yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 (9.25-ounce) bags Frito’s Scoops Corn Chips
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded cheese, we like mozzarella and cheddar
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, for serving
  • Pickled jalapeños, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. In a food processor, combine the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Pulse until finely minced, 10 to 12 times.
  2. Place the beef and minced veggies in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, then stir in the ketchup, ⅓ cup water, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire, and salt until combined. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, turn on the broiler. Spread the Frito’s out on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the beef mixture over the chips and evenly top with the black beans and cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with the sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños, if using.