These Irish Nachos Are Super Easy to Make and Only Take 30 Minutes

Who doesn’t love some nachos during a movie or game night? The crunch of the chips and the gooey melted cheese are a match made in heaven. However, if you want to switch it up a bit, you can try out this recipe for Irish nachos that uses potatoes instead of tortilla chips. Here’s how to make them at home.

To make Irish nachos, you need to replace the tortilla chips with fresh, thinly sliced potatoes. You cook them until golden brown and customize them with your favorite nacho toppings. They'll look a bit different to traditional nachos, but you might like them even better than the original ones. These "nachos" were first made at a restaurant in Texas, but the name was inspired by Ireland due to its historic abundance of potatoes. Potatoes add more nutrition to the dish and are rich in vitamins and minerals compared to tortilla chips, which are higher in unhealthy fats. Baked potatoes are a healthier alternative, and you can always customize the dish using the sweet or red varieties.

Ingredients:

• 3 large white potatoes
• 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
• ½ cup chopped fresh cherry tomatoes
• ⅓ cup diced green onion
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Guacamole and salsa, for garnish