VEGEMITE Nachos

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 35-40 mins | Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400g can red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 tbsp VEGEMITE
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Dried red chilli flakes, to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 x ripe avocados, halved, stone removed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper
  • 200g corn chips
  • 1 x cup grated cheese (Pizza blend)
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion for 5 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the beef mince and cook for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Add the tomatoes, beans, Vegemite, tomato paste, chilli flakes and water. Stir to combine and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes or until thickened.

4. Meanwhile, place avocado in a bowl and use a fork to mash until smooth. Add lemon juice, diced tomato, pepper and stir until combined. Set aside.

5. Preheat grill on medium.

6. Place Cornchips into an ovenproof dish. Top with chilli beef mince and sprinkle with cheese.

7. Cook under grill for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

8. Serve with avocado, sour cream and fresh coriander.

MITEY Tip

– Swap out the meat for 400g of black beans