This hearty recipe tastes great over corn chips, baked potatoes, rice...even French fries!
Ground beef chuck | 2 Pound | |
Onion | 1 , diced | |
Garlic cloves | 3 , minced | |
Canned tomato sauce | 15 Ounce | |
Canned tomato paste | 6 Ounce | |
Water | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
Corn chips | 14 Ounce | |
Sharp cheddar/Monterey jack cheese | 8 Ounce , shredded | |
Seasonings: | ||
Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
Chili powder | To Taste | |
Ground cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
For garnishing | ||
Onion | 2 Tablespoon , diced | |
Jalapeno | 1 , diced (Optional) | |
Cheese | 4 Tablespoon , grated | |
Bacon slices | 4 , cut into 1 inch pieces |
MAKING
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until it turns crisp. Crumble and transfer to a plate.
2. In the same skillet, using the leftover bacon fat, brown beef, onion and garlic, drain.
3. Add in the seasonings. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
SERVING
4. In individual serving bowls, place some corn chips, top with the beef mixture, garnish with cheese, onion, bacon and jalapeno and serve.