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BBQ This: Grilled Picnic Taco Nachos

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I’ve heard of a lot of non-traditional foods being grilled on an open flame, but nachos? 

Turns out, you can slap them down on the ol’ BBQ too.

I originally posted this recipe, courtesy of Life Made Delicious, last year – and have since made barbecued nachos a handful of times. However, remembering that the long weekend is around the corner, I decided to bump it up for Canada Day enjoyment. It’s a super-easy recipe for vegetarian nachos that go from grill to picnic table in just minutes. Simply assemble the ingredients in a foil pan, cover – and 10 minutes later, you’ve got munching perfection. A great way to keep the party outdoors, especially on those lazy summer evenings.

GRILLED PICNIC TACO NACHOS

5 cups tortilla chips
1 can black beans, drained
1 can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chilies, drained
2 tsp Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix (from 35 g package)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 12×18-inch foil pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips in pan.

In medium bowl, mix beans, chiles and taco seasoning mix; spoon evenly over tortilla chips. Top with tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover pan with foil. Place foil pan on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Carefully remove foil. Serves 4.

QUICK VARIATIONS

Make it HOT: Replace chopped green chilies with one fresh jalapeno, chopped fine with seeds removed.

Make it a MEAL: Brown ground beef or chicken in a skillet until fully cooked, drain fat, and add to nachos before sprinkling cheese.

Make it POP: Sprinkle sliced green onions on melted cheese just before serving.

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Comments

  1. Shauna MacKenzie

    Yum!! I’m going to have to try those at the cottage! I’m so looking forward to working with LMD :)

    • Lena

      But of course! That would definitely up the heat factor, but if you can take spice, then why not?

  3. Victoria Ess

    Yum! Nachos is one of my ultimate guilty pleasures! I never would have thought to heat the nachos over the grill. Do you find there’s a difference in taste/texture vs. baking them in the oven?

    • Victoria Ess

      I thought I should clarify that when I asked about texture, I was thinking about sogginess. Lest you think I have some wild idea that something magical might happen to the nachos underneath the foil once placed on the grill…

      • Lena

        Hi Victoria! Since you’re only grilling them for 8-10 minutes to melt the cheese, the tortilla chips stay amazingly crispy, so the texture does hold up. However, I normally tent the foil very loosely so that there’s an outlet for the steam to escape. Enjoy!

  5. Lisa H

    Nachos are a fav snack when hubby and I watch movies – never thought to try them at a BBQ.

  6. Anne Taylor

    I would’ve never thought to do this, but it makes perfect sense! These look amazingly delicious and I want some nachos now lol

    thanks

  10. Soozle

    BBQed nachos?!

    Lena – I love your recipes, but my waist is also shaking it’s fist at you! hahah ;-)

    This is such a great idea – I think I am going to try this out this weekend at the lake! It will be a really nice snack..

    One of my favorite, non waist friendly, BBQ foods – onion rings! You cook them in a foil pan, like the nachos.. They turn out nice and crispy!

    • Lena

      Oh, I am so going to have to try BBQ onion rings – thanks so much for the tip! Love it! (But my waist probably won’t!)

  11. Flora M

    If it ever stops raining this weekend I am definitely going to try this out ! Never thought to do nachos on the BBQ before – super easy idea, thank you for sharing :o)

  14. Heidi C.

    I’d definitely add the ground beef or chicken/turkey for a delicious supper! My kids would think they were getting a treat!

    • Lena

      It IS a treat – and if you play your cards right (like adding ground meat and a few fresh veggies), it’s a really satisfying and balanced meal!

  17. Dawn Kicks

    Thanks for sharing, always looking for new things to make on the grill for camping and what not. You could pre cook and even freeze the meat for quick and easy take a long.

  18. Nicole Hartman

    Going camping this summer and this is definitely going to be on the menu for supper one evening! Thank you!

  20. Clifford

    We camp a lot and are always looking for something different and your recipe sounds delicious. I never even thought about grilling nachos before but I know I’m going to this summer…thanks for sharing this post.

    • Lena

      You’re welcome! Not a lot of people think to do it, but since you’re just melting the cheese, it’s a perfect BBQ meal – done in moments!

  25. Kate

    OMG, so need to make these sometime. My family loves tacos, nachos…you name it. Adding to my dinner list to try

  26. LindaL

    Looks so easy and delicious!! Will for sure try that this weekend! Thanks for the great recipes!

  27. Wanda Bergman

    I’ve bookmarked this page and intend to make this sometime this summer. Looks delicious!

  31. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    I love nachos and my kids love the Mexican nachos but you need black olives to complete it yummy

  32. Wanda Tracey

    I love that I found this recipe and I am impressed that they can be done on the BBQ.I just never thought but should have because we do pizza that way.This is exciting news for me because we love nachos and now we don’t have to worry so much about the mess they can be.Thank you.

  33. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    making a big supper tonight, but looking at this picture makes me so hungry for them right now. bbqing in the rain tonight but steak and chicken well worth it

  34. Debbie S.

    This is great, pinning this and will be trying them this weekend and going to be making this camping, well that won’t be til’ next year. My hubby loves tacos and nachos, so we can easily bbq this year round!

  37. Debbie White Beattie

    This recipe looks really delicious and especially because I love spicy food