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Nachos with Carnitas

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate with Mexican snacks and delicious margari-tas. The celebration of Cinco de Mayo isn't a holiday in all of Mexico, but in the city of Puebla it's a big deal because it commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French, in an event known as the Battle of Puebla. It is, without a doubt, an interesting historical event and the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious tacos. All the Cinco de Mayo recipes are amazing, like these famous nachos with carnitas that I now invite you to prepare with me. Enjoy!
Adriana Martin
Updated Sep 9, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups of tortilla chips
  • 1 cup pinto beans
  • 2 cups shredded carnitas
  • 1/2 cup white cheese (queso fresco), grated
  • 2 jalapeño peppers cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
  • 1 Hass avocado, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 1/4 cup of cilantro

Directions

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    1
    Place the chips in a dish then add the beans, carnitas, cheese, jalapeños, onion and avocado pieces.
  •  
    2
    Top off with sour cream and cilantro. This dish should be prepared and then served immediately.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    You can use any meat you like in place of carnitas like roasted beef or grilled chicken.
  • tip 2
    This is a good way to repurpose leftover meat from last night's dinner.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

  • In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate with Mexican snacks and delicious margari-tas. The celebration of Cinco de Mayo isn't a holiday in all of Mexico, but in the city of Puebla it's a big deal because it commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French, in an event known as the Battle of Puebla. It is, without a doubt, an interesting historical event and the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious tacos. All the Cinco de Mayo recipes are amazing, like these famous nachos with carnitas that I now invite you to prepare with me. Enjoy!
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