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!

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
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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
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Add the onion and cook for a further 3 mins. Add garlic, jalapeno, cumin and paprika and cook gently for a further 5 mins
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Add tomatoes, water and kidney beans and simmer for about 10 mins until the water has been absorbed then set aside
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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
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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
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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