Ranch Style Bean Nachos Recipes

RANCH STYLE BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans and place in a large pot or kettle. Add water and remaining ingredients (except salt and tomato puree, which should be added in the last 30 minutes before beans are done). Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 hours. Check liquid level occasionally and add more water (add boiling water, never cold) as needed to keep beans covered.
• If cooked in a crock pot, (you will need extra cup of water if you did not pre-soak) and cook them on the low setting. It also may take a little longer than the 5 to 6 hours.
• Note: You can reduce cooking time by soaking beans overnight or using or (1 Hour soak method).
• Add ¼ Cup of tomato puree with additional 1 tsp brown sugar in the last hour. Adjust salt and sugar to your liking.

RANCH STYLE BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Use a knife to smear about one teaspoon of refried beans on each chip. Note: You will use only 1/4 to 1/2 can of refried beans.
• Place the bean-topped chips onto a microwaveable plate or dish. Overlap the chips rather than piling them up.
• Pour the can of Ranch Style Beans evenly over the chips. Note: I don't drain the beans, but you may prefer less juice.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the chips.
• Microwave about 4-5 minutes.
• Serve with chilled sour cream, jalapenos, and Tabasco Sauce.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Spread the chips out evenly on a baking sheet. Top with the beans and chicken, then the cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with the lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the top off the head of garlic. Place the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly. Roast for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic, until soft and golden brown. Let cool completely. Squeeze the peel of each clove to release the garlic.
• In a food processor, combine the garlic, serrano, avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings

ARTICHOKE AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• On a heatproof serving platter, layer the tortillas to cover the surface of the platter. Top with 1/3 of the black beans. Place 1/3 of the artichokes on top of the black beans. Sprinkle some of the cheese and tomatoes on top of the artichokes. Repeat the layers 2 more times. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and the chopped scallions.

NO-GUILT BEEFY NACHOS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is crumbly, 4-6 hours. Stir in vinegar and salt. Serve with tortilla chips and, if desired, toppings., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Serve with chips and toppings if desired.

RANCH BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours longer.