Ingredients :
- 8 oz. (250 g) lean italian sausage
- 8 oz. (250 g) lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. (10 mL) cajun seasoning (or chili powder)
- 2 tbsp. (25 mL) coarsely chopped jalapeño peppers (pickled or fresh)
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp. (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tbsp. (15 mL) lime juice
- 1 bag (345 g) tortilla chips
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese
Cooking Procedures :
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
- Squeeze out sausage from casings into a large skillet. Add ground beef and sauté over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon and cook until no longer pink for about 5 minutes. Drain off fat.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning (or chili powder). Sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Turn off heat. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes then refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)
- Add jalapeño peppers, tomato, green onions (leave some for garnishing), coriander and lime juice; stir to combine.
- On prepared baking sheet, arrange tortilla chips in single layer. Sprinkle with sausage mixture and cheese. Add another layer of tortilla chips, sausage mixture and cheese.
- Bake in oven until cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from the oven then garnish with green onions.
- Serves 10.
