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Irish Nachos in a Smithey Cast Iron Pan

Pub Style Irish Nachos

Carne Diem Culinary
Our Pub Style Irish Nachos are sure to be a hit. Cajun seasoned and fried potato slices are topped with warm taco meat, melted sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, spicy jalapenos, diced tomatoes and tangy sour cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soak potatoes 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, Irish
Servings 6
Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Pan or other large oven safe dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 Slices Bacon
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 3 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • ¾ Cup Water
  • 1 Tomato diced
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 Jalapeno sliced
  • Sour Cream for topping

Instructions
 

  • Scrub and rinse the potatoes then thinly slices into discs.
  • Soak the potato slices for at least 30 minutes in ice water, or as long as overnight.
  • Drain the potatoes and and allow to dry on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Season with a bout 1 tablespoon of Cajun Seasoning
  • Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan over medium heat, about 375 degrees. In batches, fry the potatoes for about 7-8 minutes, flipping them over half way through.
  • Remove the fried potatoes to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Brown your ground beef and drain the excess fat. Add in the taco seasoning and about ¾ of a cup of water.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Dice the bacon and fry to desired doneness.
  • Arrange the fried potato slices along the bottom of a large cast iron pan or other large oven safe dish. Top with the taco meat, shredded cheese, and bacon. You can layer the nachos if you are using a smaller pan.
  • Bake the Irish nachos in a 425 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with the diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and sour cream.
  • Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, cheddar, Fried Potatoes, jalapenos, nachos, Potatoes, sour cream, taco meat, tomatoes
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