Slow Cooker Beef Nachos

Ingredients

Beef Mince Mix: 

1 packet vegetable soup mix

500g beef mince

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, diced

1 medium carrot, sliced

100g mushrooms, sliced

1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes

2 Tbsp cooking oil

2 1/2 cups hot water

Salt

Black pepper

Nachos:

2 cups beef mince mix

5 Tbsp tomato salsa dip (store bought)

100g corn chips

1 handful diced capsicums, mixed colours

1 handful grated cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp Tatua Sour Cream

1 avocado, mashed

Coriander to garnish

Method

Beef Mince Mix:

1. Heat oil in a large fry pan.
2. Brown beef mince, breaking up with a spatula.
3. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook for 2 minutes, then add carrot and mushroom and cook for 1 minute.
4. Transfer the content of the frying pan to the slow-cooker bowl.
5. Add the soup mix, chopped tomatoes and hot water. Stir well. Cook on high for 1 hour, then turn to low for 2-3 hours.
6. Check a few times and add a little hot water if the mixture is too dry. Season to taste.

Nachos:

1. Combine beef mince mix and tomato salsa dip.
2. Arrange corn chips on a heat-proof serving dish.
3. Top with the beef mince mixture then scatter capsicums and cheese.
4. Place under the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
5. Serve with Tatua Sour Cream, mashed avocado and coriander.