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Take Your Nachos To The Next Level By Grilling The Ingredients
Nachos are already a delicious appetizer. But if you want to take them to the next level, you may want to consider grilling some of the ingredients first. To find out everything we need to know about making grilled nachos, Daily Meal spoke with an expert: Robbie Shoults, the owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse, Marshall Mercantile, and High Horse 1898.
When asked which nacho ingredients are the best fit for the grill, Shoults starts with the meat. "Grilled chicken and steak are excellent grilled and always a good choice for nachos," he says. "A little can go a long way, especially if you're cooking for a crowd. Season your meat as if you were cooking fajitas." Fajita seasoning includes spices such as paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. While the chicken or steak is on the grill, Shoults says that you can add onions and jalapeƱos, brushed with olive oil, to add to the finished plate of nachos. Bell peppers and zucchini also work well on the grill if you're looking to add more veggies to the dish.
Meanwhile, one ingredient Shoults recommends keeping away from the grill is tomatoes. He explains, "I wouldn't suggest it, simply because they would not dice up very well once they have been on the grill." However, this doesn't mean you have to leave out tomatoes entirely — instead, try incorporating them into a fresh pico de gallo.
Read more: The 13 Best Steaks For Grilling
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Once you've grilled the ingredients, layer the nachos and melt the cheese. While you could still use your oven for this, you may as well utilize the grill that's already being used. Robbie Shoults confirms that, with the right pan, you can grill the whole dish at once.
Shoults says, "We love making nachos in a cast-iron skillet, which helps keep the chips crispy and the nachos hot while eating. A sheet pan would also work, but it won't hold the heat like a cast-iron skillet." If you don't have a cast iron and instead use a sheet pan, make sure to use one made of aluminum (which is safe for the grill's heat) and not one made of stainless steel. Stainless steel will begin to warp when exposed to heat of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and some charcoal grills can reach temperatures around 700.
To make nachos in a cast iron skillet or sheet pan, grill the meat first, along with any veggies you want to have a charred, smoky taste. Then, layer the chips, cheese, and toppings. Daily Meal's recipe for grilled chicken nachos, which uses this method, suggests cooking the dish for 10 to 15 minutes on the grill. Once that time is up, add any other toppings you want to keep fresh (and not heated up), such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
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The Easy Method To Batch-Prep Frozen Pork You Can Eat All Week
Batch cooking is not just a trendy thing, it is a time-saving idea that many busy people are embracing. But if you don't do it because you refuse to eat the same thing more than once a week, there's an easy hack to vary your meals using just one cut of pork to cook in different ways. Pork tenderloin will be your new batch-cooking best friend; simply cut it into thin slices, season them with your choice of spice rubs, and freeze them individually. That way you can grab them, defrost them, and quickly cook them whenever you need.
Simply place your tenderloin on a baking dish and freeze for 30-60 minutes so it's easier to slice into about ⅛"-thick pieces. Then toss the slices with your favorite seasoning, seal them in quart-size zipper bags, and freeze. Although it may seem like the slices are too thin, doing it this way means the meat will defrost super fast, within 10 minutes or so, and then they will cook in just five minutes. Easy-peasy for delicious worknight dinners.
Read more: 13 Underrated Cuts Of Meat You Should Be Grilling
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The cool thing about this hack is that you can use an all-purpose rub that's versatile enough to cook different dishes, or freeze the slices in separate bags of smaller batches with different seasonings, depending on the dishes you want to make with each. You can get as creative as you want, like try a homemade five-spice mix and use the pork in a quick stir fry or atop a bowl of noodles, or mix up a batch of za'atar mix and make gyro-style wraps. Toss with your favorite fajita seasoning and make smoked pork tacos, and you can even make a quick "fake" al pastor using this easy recipe.
For an easy and nutritious lunch, quickly sear them and serve atop a salad, a nice bed of greens, on a grain bowl, or in a sandwich. If you're feeling a fancy dinner, you can give our pork sliders with bacon and onion jam a spin! There are lots of possibilities with this easy trick that will make your weekly batch cooking delicious and speedy.
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Taco Seasoning
Skip the store-bought packets and make homemade taco seasoning with simple pantry spices! This DIY taco seasoning mix is packed with bold flavors like cumin, chili powder, and garlic to elevate your tacos, burritos, and more. Plus, it's customizable and free from preservatives—perfect for adding a fresh, flavorful kick to any dish!
Jump to: Why You'll Love This Homemade Taco SeasoningThis recipe emphasizes customization and simplicity. It's tailored to be versatile; you can tweak it to suit your taste preferences, from spicy to mild.
This homemade taco seasoning recipe will quickly become a kitchen staple! Not only does it bring vibrant, authentic flavors to your tacos, but it's also healthier and more customizable than store-bought options!
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š Recipe Taco Seasoning RecipeDitch the store-bought taco seasoning packets and create your own flavorful blend with simple pantry spices! Use in Tacos, Nachos, and chicken recipes.
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Print Pin RateCourse: Spice Mix
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Taco seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 Tablespoons
Calories: 21kcal
InstructionsCombine and mix: Mix all the spices into a small bowl.
Store: Place the taco seasoning in an airtight container or a spice jar and store it in a dry place for six to eight months.
Serving: 1 TablespoonCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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