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Loaded Smashed Potato Nachos with Beef

Looking for a crowd-pleasing, comfort food twist that’s crispy, cheesy, and absolutely loaded with flavor? These smashed potato nachos are the perfect answer. Think of them as the love child between classic nachos and roast potatoes: golden, crunchy smashed potatoes layered with rich cheesy beef, fresh toppings, and bold Tex-Mex flair.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Oven tray
  • large pan
  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g potatoes
  • 250 g beef mince
  • 50 g grated mozzarella
  • 50 g grated cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 200 g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 100 ml beef stock
  • 4 tablespoon guacamole
  • ½ red onion
  • 100 g baby tomatoes
  • 5 g coriander

Instructions
 

  • Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your baby potatoes and cook until just tender, this usually takes around 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
    500 g potatoes
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the potatoes on top. Use the base of a cup or glass to gently smash each one flat. If any are too large, cut them in half before smashing. For easy smashing, I recommend wiping the glass between each potato.
  • Brush each smashed potato generously with olive oil, making sure they’re coated for maximum crispiness. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning across the top, then brush with a little more oil. Roast in a hot oven at 425°F (220°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Depending on your tray size, you may need to spread them across two trays for even roasting.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • Roast in a hot oven at 425°F (220°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Depending on your tray size, you may need to spread them across two trays for even roasting.
  • While the potatoes are crisping up, prepare the beef. Add the mince to a hot pan over medium-high heat and sprinkle over the remaining 2 tablespoon fajita seasoning. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
    250 g beef mince, 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute before stirring in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until thick and rich. Once the sauce is reduced slightly, sprinkle over the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt and turn gloriously gooey.
    50 g grated mozzarella, 50 g grated cheddar, 200 g chopped tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml beef stock
  • Remove the crispy smashed potatoes from the oven and arrange them on a platter or leave them on the tray. Spoon the hot, cheesy beef mixture over the top, making sure every potato is coated. Add your favorite toppings like dollops of guacamole, finely diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and a scattering of fresh coriander for brightness and zing.
    4 tablespoon guacamole, ½ red onion, 100 g baby tomatoes, 5 g coriander

Notes

Crowding your tray will lead to steaming rather than roasting. If the potatoes are too close together, they won't crisp up evenly. Spread them out over two trays if needed and rotate trays halfway through baking for that perfect golden crunch.
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