Filipino-Style Beef Nachos

       Ingredients

• 1 large bag tortilla chips
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or quick-melt cheese

Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Salsa

• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon calamansi or lime juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, then sauté until fragrant.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
• Season with soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
• In a bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, calamansi juice, and salt to make the fresh salsa.
• Arrange tortilla chips on a large oven-safe platter or baking tray.
• Spoon the savory beef evenly over the chips, then sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.

• Remove from the oven and top with fresh tomato-cucumber salsa. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4–5 servings

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