Romantic Nacho Dinner Date Night

Double Decker Nachos

Ahhh nacho night! This tradition began as a romantic dinner for two on a rooftop with a bottle of wine and some candles. The beauty of San Francisco is that most of the buildings are hosts to some of the most spectacular rooftops making star gazing and romantic nacho dinner dates that more special. Unfortunately our newest home does not have an accessible rooftop, so we settled in front of the tv to watch the Giants face off against the Padres in the race for entry into the playoffs. Romantic? Not so much. But absolutely delicious none the less. Extremely easy prep and short cooking time.




Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 onion diced
1 green Pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
2 medium jalapenos
1 large tomato diced
1 package of pre made guacamole (Wholly Guacamole is awesome, found at Safeway)
1 container of light sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
1/2 bag of tortilla chips (we use Casa Sanchez thick and crispy...heaven)


Prep Process:


Step 1: Preheat oven to 350
Step 2: Prep veggies

• Dice 1/2 onion into 1/2inch pieces
• Slice green pepper into 1inch strips then cut cross ways to make 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
• Chop several leaves of parsley (to be sprinkled casually onto nachos)
• Cut tomato into 1 inch pieces
• Cut jalapenos into sections then dice finely...this is where the Slap Chop performs like a champ

Step 3: Cook ground beef in a medium pan on medium high heat until meat is brown
Step 4: Layer chips on the bottom of a casserole dish

Step 5: Add a layer of meat, onions, peppers, jalapenos, cheese, and parsley

Step 6: Lay down another layer of tortilla chips on top of that and repeat Step 5 adding more cheese as desired

Step 7: Place in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted
Step 8: Remove from oven and add a layer of diced tomatoes, pour the package of guacamole on top and spoon the desired amount of sour cream over that.

Overall rating: 10 out of 10

Left over potential: Unless you like soggy nachos...4 out of 10
Total prep/bake time: 30 minutes

Level of complicity: Beginner
Kitchen mess aftermath: Minimal
Boyfriend Approval: 2 thumbs up