Nachos have been canonized in Mexican, Tex-Mex, and American cuisine, but few people know the origins of this game day staple! In 1943, some wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan in Eagle Pass, Texas, were on a shopping trip in the bordering city of Piedras Negras, Mexico. They stopped at the Victory Club for a bite to eat, but the restaurant had closed for the day. Not wanting to disappoint his customers, the maître d’, Ignacio “El Nacho” Anaya, was determined to whip something up for them. He cut and fried tortillas into chips, covered them with the cheese and jalapeños, and served what would go on to be called “Nacho’s especiales.”
Ingredients:
- 1 package of ground beef (the amount is up to you)
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 envelope of taco seasoning, about 1 ounce
- 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
- 1 bag of plain tortilla chips
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Cook ground beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add all ingredients but the cheddar cheese and chips to the pot and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- While it is simmering, pour the chips into a casserole dish.
- Spread hot mixture over the chips; sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
Source: Yummly
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