Easy Weekday Spicy Chorizo Nachos

The grand winner of our Crafty Cooks Competition, Adela Bright from Auckland, has elevated simple nachos using spicy chorizo! With just a few ingredients, she’s packed in the perfect amount of flavour and heat, making this award-winning dish one of the tastiest easy dinner ideas NZ has to offer. Quick, spicy, and absolutely delicious!

30 mins
VALUE easy weekday spicy chorizo nachos chorizo recipe

Ingredients

  • 200g Hellers Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo [use only 100g if you don't want it too spicy]
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes [omit if you don't want it super spicy]
  • 4 jalapeno slices from jar finely chopped
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 400g can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large bag of plain corn chips
  • 200g grated pizza cheese
  • Garnishes: sour cream, guacamole, tomato salsa and fresh coriander leaves

Method

  1. In a large deep sided fry pan add the <a href="/product/crafty-cooks-diced-chorizo-2">diced chorizo</a> and cook for 3 mins over medium heat until slightly browned and the fat begins to render

  2. Add the onion and cook for a further 3 mins. Add garlic, jalapeno, cumin and paprika and cook gently for a further 5 mins

  3. Add tomatoes, water and kidney beans and simmer for about 10 mins until the water has been absorbed then set aside

  4. On a large baking tray spread out the corn chips and sprinkle with cheese. Place under a hot grill until the cheese is melted and golden

  5. Divide the grilled cheese corn chips onto each plate and top with the spicy chorizo beans and then top with a few more cheesy corn chips

  6. To serve top with garnishes or let everyone help themselves from the table

Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo

Packed with bold, smoky flavour, Hellers Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo is your go-to for a quick and tasty chorizo recipe. Ideal for pastas, risottos or salads—simply toss it in and enjoy a fast, flavourful feast any day of the week.

200g pack