100% would make again
Cheesy Wonton Nachos
Super crunchy and bursting with melted cheese, these stuffed wonton nachos are unlike any nachos you’ve had before. When you’re filling and folding the wontons, it’s important to work in batches to ensure the wrappers don’t dry out. After you finish frying and broiling the wontons, simply serve them on a baking sheet with your favorite toppings. We guarantee they’ll go fast.
by Betsy Carter and Amanda Berrill
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 32 nachos
Beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup white onion (40 g), diced
- 2 garlics, minced
- ½ lb ground beef (225 g), 80-85% lean
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz pickled jalapenos (345 g), canned, drained, liquid reserved
Wontons
- 8 oz american cheese block (250 g), cut into small cubes
- 32 square wonton wrappers, 1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- vegetable oil, for frying
- kosher salt, to taste
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)
- 15 oz black beans (425 g), canned, drained and rinsed
- 12 oz pickled jalapenos (345 g), canned, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- sour cream, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
- lime wedge, for garnish
Nutrition Info
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- Calories 397
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 66g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 14g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Make the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until softened but not browned.
- Add the beef, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to break up the ground beef, then let sit undisturbed for about 3 minutes to let the meat brown. Stir and continue cooking until no pink remains, 5-7 minutes total. Add 2 tablespoons of the pickled jalapeño liquid and cook until slightly evaporated, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Drain any excess liquid from beef and set aside.
- Make the wontons: In a medium bowl, mix together the American cheese and beef until well combined with large chunks of cheese still intact.
- Fill a large, deep pot about ⅔ of the way with vegetable oil. Heat the oil until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- On a clean work surface, lay out 10 wonton wrappers at a time. Scoop about 2 teaspoons of the beef mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly brush 2 edges of the wrapper with egg, then fold up one corner to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle, and gently press all the edges together to seal, ensuring all the air is pressed out from around the filling. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
- Working in batches, gently lower 4-6 filled wontons into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, flipping once, 2-3 minutes total. Transfer to the wire rack to drain and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Arrange half of the stuffed wontons on a baking sheet. Cover with ½ cup (50 g) of the shredded cheddar and about half the black beans. Top with the remaining wontons and cheddar cheese.
- Broil the wontons until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
- Top the wonton nachos with the remaining black beans, jalapeños, red onion, tomato, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!