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title: Southwest Beef Nacho Bar
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwest-beef-nacho-bar-66b1500b78d91450badf816f
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Kid Friendly
  - New
  - Family Dinner
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 374
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the queso and homemade chips, though some found the seasoning mild.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Fun to assemble, but several felt it was time-consuming with multiple steps.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/southwest-beef-nacho-bar.avif"
---
Preheat oven to 425°F. Gently prick each @flour tortilla{6%unit} with a fork, then cut into 6 triangles. Place on a #baking sheet{} and toss with @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Bake on top rack until lightly golden brown ~{10%minutes}. Remove and set aside to cool.

Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%unit} into ¼-inch strips. Halve, core, and thinly slice @green bell pepper{1%unit} into ¼-inch strips. Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Dice @tomato{1%unit} into ¼-inch pieces.

Toss onion on one side of a second #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of cooking oil, 1 tsp @southwest spice blend{1%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Toss bell pepper on the empty side with a drizzle of cooking oil, 1 tsp southwest spice blend, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred ~{20%minutes}.

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground beef{12%oz}, @beef stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, @mexican spice blend{1%tsp}, and 2 tbsp water. Cook, breaking up meat, until cooked through ~{5%minutes}. Carefully drain excess grease. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Melt @butter{1%tbsp} in the same pan over medium-low heat. Sprinkle @flour{2%tbsp} and remaining southwest spice blend over melted butter; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant ~{1%minute}. Slowly whisk in ¾ cup water, then add @cream cheese{4%oz}. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, whisking, until cream cheese melts and sauce thickens ~{3%minutes}. Remove from heat and stir in @pepper jack cheese{½%cup} and a big squeeze of lime juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Serve tortilla chips, queso, Southwest beef, roasted veggies, tomato, @sour cream{¼%cup}, and remaining lime wedges family style. Let everyone build their own nachos.