Nachos with beef, beans, and cheese

Nachos are a popular snack food, originating in North America. In their simplest form, nachos are usually tortilla chips covered in melted cheese. First created circa 1943 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, the original nachos consisted of fried tortilla chips covered with melted cheese and jalapeño peppers. The International Day of the Nacho is celebrated on 21 October with the International Nacho Festival held at Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2700x1800, 1393 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nachos Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2700x1800, 1393 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nachos Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... This article is on the plant. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... A snack food is seen in Western culture as a type of food that is not meant to be eaten as part of one of the main meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, supper). ... North American redirects here. ... Tortilla chips A tortilla chip is a snack food made from corn tortillas, which are cut into wedges and then fried (alternately they may be discs pressed out of corn masa then fried or baked). ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ignacio Anaya (died 1975), also known by the shortened form of his first name as Nacho Anaya, was the inventor of nachos. ... Binomial name The jalapeño is a medium to large size chili pepper which is prized for the warm, burning sensation when eaten. ... The International Day of the Nacho takes place every October 21st. ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Municipality Piedras Negras Founded June 15, 1850 Government  - Mayor Jesus Mario Flores Garza Elevation 250 m (820 ft) Population (2005)  - Total 143,915  - Demonym Nigropetense Time zone CST (UTC-6) Postal code Area code(s) 878 Website: www. ...

Origin

Nachos originated in the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, just over the border from Eagle Pass, Texas, around 1943 at a restaurant called the Victory Club.^[1][2] The account goes that the wives of several U.S. soldiers from nearby Eagle Pass, who were in Piedras Negras on a shopping trip, arrived at the restaurant after it had closed for the day, so chef Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya invented a new dish for them with what little he had available in the kitchen: tortillas and cheese. Anaya cut the tortillas into triangles and fried them, then added yellow Wisconsin cheese, calling the dish nachos especiales, or "Special Nachos". The popularity of the "nacho" spread throughout Texas, but did not become well known outside of Texas until the 1970s, when Howard Cosell was given a plate of nachos during a taping of Monday Night Football in Houston; he enjoyed the dish, and was amused by the unusual name. He talked about them throughout the game, and for several weeks following it.^{[citation needed]} Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Municipality Piedras Negras Founded June 15, 1850 Government  - Mayor Jesus Mario Flores Garza Elevation 250 m (820 ft) Population (2005)  - Total 143,915  - Demonym Nigropetense Time zone CST (UTC-6) Postal code Area code(s) 878 Website: www. ... Map of the city 1887 Eagle Pass is a city in Maverick County, Texas, United States. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with intent to purchase. ... Ignacio Anaya (died 1975), also known by the shortened form of his first name as Nacho Anaya, was the inventor of nachos. ... Look up Dish in Wiktionary, the free dictionary For a dish in the sense of a type of prepared food, see recipe. ... This article is about the Mexican Tortilla. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Howard William Cosell, born Howard William Cohen (March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist on American television. ... MNF redirects here. ... Houston redirects here. ...

The word "nachos" first appears in English in 1949.^[1] Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Variations

A tray of Nachos

A variation consists of a quartered tostada topped with a layer of refried beans and/or various meats and a layer of shredded cheese. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2172x969, 1826 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2172x969, 1826 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Tostada is a Spanish word translating to toasted in English and, in Mexican cuisine, refers to a flat tortilla that is toasted or deep fried. ... Refried beans (frijoles refritos) is a dish of cooked and mashed beans and a traditional staple of Mexican cuisine, Latin American cuisine, and the cuisine of the Southwestern United States. ... For other uses, see Meat (disambiguation). ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ...

Common additional toppings include: Look up Topping in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

• Ground beef or chicken
• Chili con carne
• Jalapeño pepper slices
• Other spicy or mild capsicum peppers
• Onions
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Lettuce and/or tomatoes
• Olives
• Refried beans

A form of processed cheese mixed with peppers and other spices is often used in place of freshly shredded cheese in institutional or large-scale production settings, such as schools, movie theaters, sports venues, and convenience stores, or wherever using freshly grated cheese may be logistically prohibitive. Such processed cheese is referred to in the United States as "nacho cheese." Though originally formulated as a cheaper and more convenient source of cheese to top nachos, this dip has become popular enough in the US that it is readily available in many Mexican-themed restaurants ^[3] or for purchase at most major grocery stores in both name brand (Frito-Lay, Tostitos, and Taco Bell) and off brand versions, where it is often served accompanied by various shredded cheeses. Image:Minced beef USDA.jpg Minced beef in industrial grinder Ground beef, beef mince or hamburger meat, is a meat product, made of beef finely chopped by a meat grinder. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A bowl of chili con carne with beans and tortilla chips. ... Binomial name The jalapeño is a medium to large size chili pepper which is prized for the warm, burning sensation when eaten. ... Look up pepper in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Species C. annuum (incl. ... For other uses, see Onion (disambiguation). ... Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... Guacamole // Guacamole is an avocado-based relish or dip from the time of the Aztecs. ... Sour cream is a dairy product rich in fats obtained by fermenting a regular cream by certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria. ... Binomial name L. Lettuce and chicory output in 2005 Vit. ... Binomial name Solanumlycopersicum Linnaeus ref. ... For the Italian political alliance see Olive Tree, and the color, olive (color). ... Refried beans (frijoles refritos) is a dish of cooked and mashed beans and a traditional staple of Mexican cuisine, Latin American cuisine, and the cuisine of the Southwestern United States. ... American process cheese Processed cheese, process cheese, or prepared cheese is a food product made from regular cheese and sometimes other unfermented dairy ingredients, plus emulsifiers, extra salt, food colorings and/or whey. ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... A typical megaplex (AMC Rolling Hills 20 in Rolling Hills Estates, California). ... Madrid Arena is a multi-purpose arena. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Dip has many meanings: Look up dip in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For a large scale grocery store, see supermarket. ... External links Frito-Lay Frito-Lay Canada Frito-Lay company history Frito-Lay company timeline Categories: Food and drink stubs | PepsiCo subsidiaries | Food companies of the United States | Snack companies of the United States ... A ready-to-eat nacho tray of Tostitos. ... Taco Bell Corp. ...

Nachos with an abundance of toppings are sometimes called "loaded nachos." This type of dish is usually served as an appetizer at bars or restaurants in the United States. The dish is normally prepared in this manner: The tortilla chips are arranged on a platter, meat and refried bean toppings are then added, and the entire platter is smothered with shredded cheese. The platter is then put into a broiler or microwave to allow the cheese to melt. The platter is then covered with the cold toppings (shredded lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, etc.) and served immediately. Crudités variés, a typical hors d’œuvre in French cuisine Hors d’œuvre in Bosnian cuisine Hors d’œuvre, (IPA: French but often in English as ; French plural: hors d’œuvre, without an extra s; English plural often hors d’œuvres), also known as appetizer(s), refer to... Look up bar and Bar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... Refried beans (frijoles refritos) are a Mexican dish of cooked beans, typically black or pinto beans, reheated in cooking oil, traditionally lard but recently vegetable oil. ... This article is about the type of Electromagnetic radiation. ...

In Memphis, Tennessee, barbecue nachos are served in most barbecue restaurants, and also at sporting events. Generous portions of barbecued pork shoulder are placed atop tortilla chips, then covered with melted cheese, barbecue sauce, and sliced jalapeno peppers. For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... A barbecue on a trailer at a block party in Kansas City. ... For other uses, see Pork (disambiguation). ... The St. ...

A similar dish that involves tortilla chips and cheese is found in Tex-Mex restaurants. Small bowls of chili con queso and/or, more commonly, salsa, are served with baskets of warm tortilla chips as appetizers. Tex-Mex is a term for a type of American food which is used primarily in Texas and the Southwestern United States to describe a regional cuisine which blends food products available in the United States and the culinary creations of Mexican-Americans that are influenced by the cuisines of... Chili con queso (also spelled chile con queso) is an appetizer that is served in Tex-Mex restaurants. ... Look up salsa on Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Four styles of household basket. ... Tortilla chips are small, crunchy tortillas or tortilla pieces that usually have been deep fried, but are sometimes baked. ... Appetizer has several meanings: Appetizer is another name for Hors dœuvre, a meal served before the main dishes of a meal. ...

According to Ralph Neil and Frank Liberto, ballpark nachos were first served at Arlington Stadium, in Texas in 1977.^[4][5] The Olympia Stadium: start and finish lines visible, defining the length of one stadium (in this case 192. ... Arlington Stadium was a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ...

See also

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Simple Nachos

• Chili con queso
• Mexican cuisine
• Tex-Mex cuisine
• Tortilla chip

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References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Orr, Adriana P. (July 1999). Nachos, anyone?. OED News. Oxford University Press. Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
2. ^ The year is attributed to Anaya's son, Ignacio Anayo Jr.
3. ^ tacobell.com
4. ^ Arlington Stadium
5. ^ Ricos Products History

• Denver Post reference to International Day of the Nacho, October 21.
• Dunne, Mike. (January 28, 2004). "One spicy tale: 'Macho Nachos'. Sacramento Bee, p. F1.

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External links

• Recipe for vegetarian nachos
• ILoveNachoCheese.com - Recipes, Humor, and Opinions on nachos and nacho cheese