Nachos

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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   Spread half the chips out in a large shallow casserole dish or on an ovenproof platter.
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   Top with half the beans, in small spoonfuls, and scatter with half the chiles.
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   Repeat with the remaining chips, beans, and chiles.
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   Sprinkle the top of the nachos with the cheese.
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   Bake until heated through and the cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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   Top the nachos with dollops of the sour cream and serve.
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   Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches.
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   Place a deep-frying thermometer in the pot.
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    Heat the oil over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
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    Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, and cut the pile into sixths to make chips.
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    Raise the heat to high.
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    Working in batches, fry the chips, turning them with a skimmer or slotted spoon, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined pan to drain.
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    (Return the oil to the proper temperature between batches.)
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    Cool and season with salt.
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    Serve.
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    Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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    Brush both sides of the tortillas with the oil.
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    Stack the tortillas and cut the pile into sixths to make chips.
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    Spread the chips out in a single layer on two large baking sheets and season with salt.
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    Bake until golden brown and crisp, rotating the baking sheets once, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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    Serve.
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    Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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    In a small bowl, mash two-thirds of the beans with a fork or potato masher.
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    Reserve the whole beans separately.
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    In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion.
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    Cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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    Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes more.
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    Add the spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
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    Add the mashed beans and half the broth and cook, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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    Add the whole beans and the remaining broth and simmer about 4 to 5 minutes more until thickened but not pasty.
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    Season with the salt and pepper, and stir in the fresh coriander, if desired.
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    Serve.
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    Yield: 4 to 6 servings