Ingredients
Mince Mixture
- 500 grams beef mince
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flour
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Burger Sauce
- 4 tablespoons mayonaise
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons American mustard
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
Other Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen waffle fries
- 150 grams cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, finely diced
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- pickle slices
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside
- Preheat the oven to 200 C. Line a tray with baking paper and arrange the waffle fries across the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.
- While the fries are cooking, heat a large frypan over a medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and then the beef mince. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the mince and then cook until browned. Add in the garlic powder, flour, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the stock and Worcestershire sauce, reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook the beef until the mixture is no longer watery.
- Divide the cooked fries between serving bowls. Top with the beef and sprinkle over the cheese. Melt the cheese under the grill for 2 minutes. Drizzle the burger sauce over the top and then scatter lettuce, tomato and onion across each bowl. Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds over everything.
When you’re craving the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger but want to mix things up a bit, cheeseburger nachos are the perfect solution. This dish brings together the best elements of a cheeseburger and the satisfying crunch of nachos, creating a delightful and fun meal that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or just want a deliciously different dinner, these cheeseburger nachos are sure to be a hit.
Preparing the Waffle Fries
To start, preheat your oven to 200°C and line a tray with baking paper. Arrange 500 grams of frozen waffle fries on the tray and bake them for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crunchy. These crispy waffle fries will serve as the perfect base for your cheeseburger nachos, adding a satisfying crunch and a unique twist to the dish.
Creating the Perfect Mince Mixture
The foundation of any great cheeseburger nachos recipe is the mince mixture. Start by heating some olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Add 500 grams of beef mince and use the back of a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks. Once the mince is browned, it’s time to enhance the flavors. Sprinkle in some garlic powder, flour, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
Next, pour in half a cup of beef stock and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer until it’s no longer watery, ensuring that the mince is juicy and packed with flavor.
This savory beef will be the star of your nachos, providing a hearty and delicious base.
Elevating with Burger Sauce
No cheeseburger is complete without a tangy, creamy sauce, and these cheeseburger nachos are no exception. To whip up the burger sauce, simply combine mayonnaise, tomato sauce, American mustard, pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
This tangy, creamy sauce will tie all the flavors together and add that signature cheeseburger taste to your nachos.
Assembling Your Cheeseburger Nachos
With your mince mixture ready and waffle fries baked to perfection, it’s time to bring all the elements together. Divide the crispy fries between serving bowls and top with the beef mince. Sprinkle generously with grated cheddar cheese and place under the grill for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese to perfection. Finally, drizzle the burger sauce over the top and scatter shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, pickle slices, and sesame seeds across each bowl. This final touch not only adds a burst of fresh flavors but also gives your nachos that authentic cheeseburger feel.
These cheeseburger nachos are a fun and tasty way to enjoy all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a new and exciting format. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your household.
