4 Levels of Nachos: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Stephen, home cook Lorenzo, and professional chef Frank from the Institute of Culinary Education - to whip us up some nachos. After each of them had presented their creation, we asked food scientist Rose to weigh-in on their choices. Which crunchy, cheesey, melty, spicy....? Yikes, sorry. Got a little distracted. These look amazing. I want nachos.
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[@andyg7811]

Frank: Explains why he uses each ingredient Lorenzo: I LOVE BUTTER Stephen: purple

[@jenevievem6771]

CPT_Andrxw lol

[@boblee3100]

Lmao

[@nonexistantman5797]

Stephen might accidentally add Lorenzo into his nachos because he’s wearing purple

[@bestpersonintheworld9970]

*I like flour tortilla*

[@harperburgess9769]

I love this comment LMAO

[@MashaalK]

I love how Frank was contradicting everything Lorenzo was doing Lorenzo: So we're gonna do this Frank: No we're not.

[@Qizot]

That was hilarious, just noticed that after reading your comment

[@kaijahbrown9387]

Or Lorenzo was like doing that doesn't make any sense Frank: I'll do this, the ..... the better 😂😂

[@kumarjitpal5460]

That was probably the best thing

[@anthonymarconi761]

LOL I just said the same thing before seeing your post 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@nldoty]

Lorenzo is seriously the most irritating because he's so full of himself yet is really not that great of a cook

[@SilvX610]

I love how Frank explains why he doesn't prefer a certain cooking method/ingredient and then it cuts to Lorenzo doing the exact thing Frank doesn't do 😂😂

[@IKOntroller]

Aye you are really gorgeous, I know this is a youtube comment but Imma shoot my shot. You got an IG or something? -

[@Jbrokeasl]

@@IKOntroller 👑

[@ehhhhh596]

@@IKOntroller just like what they say, you miss 100% of the shot you don't take

[@straightshootah7550]

@@IKOntroller 👍

[@gigachad36490]

@@IKOntroller SIMP S - SUPER I - INTO M - MASHED P - POTATOES

[@lucywilliams8763]

Frank: tells everyone why he doesn’t use that ingredient Lorenzo: Uses every ingredient frank tells us not to use

[@kakashisensei0776]

And does everything frank says is the wrong way

[@belalabusultan5911]

these two tend to get along retty well, Lorenzo (like most level 2 chefts) respects Frank's skills and wisdom, it's just a matter of atmosphere. Lorenzo seems like the cool uncle at a BBQ party, fun and laughter all around, while Frank focuses more on the meal, you'd eat till you can't laugh or run around lol

[@bethanycooke2115]

I know right?! It’s hilarious.

[@MissSwanBunny]

The video should be titled “Lorenzo and Frank disagreeing with each other for 17 minutes ft. Stephen”

[@thisisAB]

ft. Stephen freeing the bean

[@AllHailMafakas]

Maybe 10 minutes, because everything else is just Rose the smart gal talking and explaining. :)

[@saraht1070]

HAHAHAHHAAHA FACTS

[@TheMagicalRetard]

Literally lmfao

[@fallenangeltv6973]

Frank changed my perspective of cheese. Cheese caramelization? He’s a GOAT.

[@lemonhscott7667]

Stephen ain’t even wrong here nachos shouldn’t ever take 5 hours

[@darkpheonix77]

ah but once you have the meat making the nachos is easy. it like make the meat for dinner one day then the next day make nachos with the left overs.

[@lemonhscott7667]

darkpheonix77 I ain’t making my own cheese sauce! Plus, cheddar is not a nachos cheese.

[@brettbamalamb9831]

Use leftovers

[@moyalaboy7507]

Trevor Scott I saw a Hispanic mother make her own nacho cheese sauce with cheddar

[@luisangelblancascruz8549]

Those are Chilaquiles

[@Casper-jz4oz]

Level 1: Hi I’m Steven! And I’m a level 1 chef! Level 2: Hi I’m Lorenzo! And I’m a level 2 chef! Level 3: “Frank the Conqueror” was the name bestowed upon me at birth. I have spent many millenium perfecting the decent culinary art. I forged my first cast iron skillet when I was a mere 4 years old and I have crafted many ever since. My friends have been by my side, helping me to defeat anyone who would even think of battling me since then. My ground hamburgers are many from the hearts of ancient dragons and the tears of the wizards that brought us this land many years ago. My technique comes from the Eastern Viking Tribe from the south of Europe and has been passed on from generation to generation. My mission on this humble planet is simple. Create peace and balance to this earth and crush any mortal who dares to challenge the might and power that stands before you.

[@zoraz8255]

ive seen this before

[@ryz_vik]

Boron, Ruthenium, Hydrogen. (B,Ru,H)

[@m83012catsmeow]

Underrated.

[@anonymouscrow5264]

Overrated.

[@anonymouscrow5264]

This was copied probably in the 4 levels of burgers.

[@fidelsmith-bey3541]

frank said nachos for midnight snack but leaves his pork marinating for 4 hours

[@jesuschristismysavior8890]

Ikr😂😂😂😂😂

[@xandra-faithlancasterstalc3033]

That way they'll be ready by midnight😂

[@dgpatter]

“Well that’s plannin init?” Monty Python

[@nataliaorozco162]

Well i mean you gotta point, but if ypu ever make carnitas and you store them they ALWAYS taste better the next day so you could make this idk sunday for game day and have it as a snack on tuesday and the pork will be better

[@JustLikeAFlower]

Well he cooks dinner while he preps his midnight snack

[@junaidshah6122]

Stephen's highlights "As most of my stories start, it began with a budgeting issue" "I keep them uncovered. This way the beans can breathe. Free the beans." "It really just crumble easily. Unlike my spirit" "The cheesier the better, just like jokes." "A nacho without spice is not nachos. It's just chips." "Every time I cut, it's like a close call" "If you haven't noticed, I am sporting a new bandaid" "Then we're gonna add some cojita so when people say 'is that a hint of cojita?' you say yes" All heil King Stephen

[@meow-px6kk]

Don't forget "Wahla. Fresh beans."

[@benamini5701]

"King Stephen, Stephen King" a cheesy joke. Nice highlights by the way

[@ezra5075]

i read that as stephen king haha

[@junaidshah6122]

@@benamini5701 the cheesier the better 😂 Thanks man 👊

[@junaidshah6122]

@@ezra5075 he may as well be 😂

[@ryuzen9268]

For anyone wondering why they don't taste each others dish is probably because some chefs take days to marinate and cook. While others do it in less time. Like Frank takes a year to farm everything lol.

[@thisisAB]

Also Stephen wouldn't be eating the other dishes since he's vegetarian

[@gardengrovespin]

Yeah I think most of the time they're not even filming at the same time / on the same day. There's been a couple of times on the swap recipe challenge that they've been like "hey nice to finally meet you" unless they were just joking lmao.

[@manmar1242]

But thats only half of franks prep time, You forgot the part where he has to make sure everything has been pickling for about another year and then made sure everything not pickling was marinating in his hand made zip lock bag in order for the cooking to take place

[@zamunomu2380]

Also they don’t try each other’s dish because did you see how much they use there bare hands

[@SPACEHARICE]

Okay we are gonna start by putting some bacteria on land so it can evolve into a pig over billions of years to get that authentic taste

[@franxxaes]

steven and his figures of speech "See, it crumbles better.. unlike my spirit" "The cheesier the better, like jokes" "bcus nachos without spices is not nachos.. its just *chips*"

[@belalabusultan5911]

he might be a level 1 chef, but e's atleast a level 2 wise man.

[@gummieworms3909]

I liked that😏

[@nic8671]

12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@bituinl]

@@nic8671 there are many Vegan dishes. Also I won’t take your word for it because I don’t know you sorry dude. I don’t even know if you have a degree for me to trust you. Btw bugs and insects have way more proteins and things you need in your body so going vegan isn’t exactly a life changer. I mean meat is good for you mostly the insects and bugs. Being vegan is just something to help with our environment it’s much more than giving you a better body. Although more people should have off meat days and days where you only eat bugs and insects besides the standard meat.

[@Kuyare.]

you failed to succesfully quote stephen

[@ragevfxx]

Lorenzo doing anything: *maniacal laughter intensifies*

[@richardadams4928]

I may be in the minority here, but I have to grit my teeth through any video he's in because the constant giggling from him (NEVER because of anything actually funny) just annoys the HELL out of me. Insufferable.

[@lukeaustin8381]

@@richardadams4928 i like him he seems like a dad

[@gk6387]

@@richardadams4928 I enjoy it :)

[@mnb4414]

Frank is the chill dad. Lorenzo is the cool uncle. Stephen is that one cousin that you get high with every year at like the two family reunions and holidays.

[@sushih3302]

i am NO ONE that’s facts right there

[@TruuJones]

That's a good as comparison 😂

[@emilyhonen8016]

This is the only valid comment

[@rainewilson1]

i felt this

[@thomastank8458]

Wtf no. Stephen seems so nice and kind. Wtf do you mean get high

[@nickaaron75]

Lorenzo: Breathes Frank: Breathing can decrease oxygen in the air

[@gwvaio]

Nicholas Aaron lol fax. They did Lorenzo so wrong

[@jaibeacham754]

Nicholas Aaron 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PharaohMisa]

It realllllly feels like they're competing against each other in this one haha

[@roscountrylife]

the competition is real between the two,,,,lol!!!

[@debrapedersen9087]

I like breathing

[@SlowCookedBaby]

Having Lorenzo and Frank contradict each other is worse than when my parents got a divorce

[@belalabusultan5911]

not sure whether to laugh or sympathize ..... so ... Lol, I'm sorry.

[@Lyssastarss]

I felt this, it’s funny to watch lol

[@jenniferslavik2605]

*heats canned beans* Stephen: "voila, fresh beans"

[@rosaritamariah5032]

THIS

[@nic8671]

12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@JustLikeAFlower]

@@nic8671 but that still doesn’t make them fresh

[@nic8671]

​Thanks for giving my comment more attention! Appreciate you. =)

[@ianh4709]

@@nic8671 Do the beans, broccoli, and chips match the same protein content as the other nacho dishes with the meat?

[@bamboozled7776]

“it really just crumbles easily… unlike my spirit.” oh, stephen. please never change.

[@cecil2681]

And “the cheesier the better... just like jokes.” 🤣

[@jbearclowater]

I want a show where Stephen just adds cheesecake to things and reaffirms my soul.

[@moonlad3835]

@@jbearclowater CHEESECAKE SPAGHETTI

[@alexisrivera3994]

He's such a cutie. I love seeing him Lorenzo and Frank together. I can only imagine if they all cooked together.

[@clootches9722]

this episode is called frank tells lorenzo everything he’s doing is wrong.

[@brandonpurple165]

Frank Tells Lorenzo everything He is doing wrong, Lorenzo tells Frank "I disagree but what you're doing is infact wrong" and Stephen who is Just making Nachos

[@mailsundercover-3-932]

XD

[@kevinmurphy4946]

Why is your makeup different on each eye

[@bryceleblanc3548]

@@kevinmurphy4946 she's probably a Florida Gators fan...

[@HobbySauce]

Someone telling Lorenzo he’s an idiot is a win in my book.

[@shilohl3175]

Frank and Lorenzo: being complete opposites Kevin: These beans need to breath

[@altafbuksh442]

Steven

[@marker6814]

@@altafbuksh442 kevin

[@dylannnnnnnnn]

Stephen

[@belalabusultan5911]

@@dylannnnnnnnn Stkevin here, a middle ground lol

[@nic8671]

12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@noodlesandpasta367]

“It’s really crumbles easily, unlike my spirit!” Stephen, this is the best quote I’ve ever heard!

[@TheHellogoo]

*Frank:* "Do not do this" **LORENZO DOES THIS**

[@ZDtue]

TheHellogoo when was it?

[@panex9356]

ZDtue everywhere

[@peet4444]

ZDtue ones I remember is when frank said to not use flour tortillas, and Lorenzo did, when frank said not to use chicken breast, and Lorenzo did, and when frank said not to grate the cheese in a certain way, and Lorenzo did

[@slimmeneger]

The editor has a sense of humor 😂😂😂

[@javi5810]

Lmao also Lorenzo do this Frank: after you are done butchering your cow...

[@johncianciosa4863]

Frank: “flour tortillas get soggy really quick” Lorenzo: “I like flour tortillas”

[@darshnapatel7481]

what if he even likes soggy cereals cause i dont

[@O2life]

Lorenzo: "I personally like using chicken breast" Frank: "Chicken tends to be dry"

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Lorenzo: I don’t like using sharp cheddar Frank: sharper the better

[@paperbackwriter1111]

and they're awesome for burritos, they're just bad for nachos.

[@believeinmatter]

John Cianciosa He’s so obnoxious

[@Probigask]

“As most of my stories it started with budgeting issues” I felt that.

[@nic8671]

12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@simpouowo5688]

Lvl 1 chef: I like to buy my nachos Lvl 2 chef: I like to make my nachos Lvl 3 chef: so I’ll be creating my own Big Bang first.

[@ssw2087]

So Is there gonna be some Nachos Aliens?

[@marker6814]

@@ssw2087 probably

[@daisy1686]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adrianchristensen772]

This whole video was just: Frank: “do not do this” Lorenzo: *does that* Mr. Cheesecake: frEsH BeAns

[@cami.8090]

I died at mr. Cheescake

[@trumpcardthegamer1241]

😂😂😂

[@roscountrylife]

lol !!! mR Cheesecake

[@mandieeXD]

mr cheesecake im SCREAMING

[@Rambomob662]

lmfaoooo

[@bhrissadaneera269]

"this cheese crumbles easily, unlike my spirit" stephen is a whole mood

[@bradon171]

Bhrissa Daneera Stephen is on cloud 9 every episode ☠️

[@julie99nl]

He's an amateur cook and philosopher. Way existential ...

[@Michelleiscul]

Honestly, he's my sprit animal, lmao. 😂😂

[@Zuub470]

I read this as a whole food first and it still works.

[@inhle1688]

Bhrissa Daneera stephen is depressed

[@wjgood7599]

I love how the first two cooks are always like “mmm that’s so good” and the pro chef is always like “the flavor of [thing] really stands out”

[@ZamaBella.]

I want Stephen back😂 he’s so goofy. I love his sense of humor. Additionally I enjoyed all the chefs personalities- this is my favorite episode🤍

[@deesesu8337]

Frank: "For the protein, use pork shoulders, pork butt...." Stephen: "F R E E t H e B E a N"

[@Reyrocksall]

What? No short rib frank?

[@blacbeltskittlez3871]

Stephen is a treasure. "It started with a budgeting issue" " Free the beans" "The Mexican cheese which is already shredded, thank god." "We're gonna use purple chips... I like the color purple." He makes me want to hug him.

[@CSmr-cc7ge]

"The cheesier the better. Just like with jokes" ~ Stephen

[@LuannOsbourne]

IM GETTING SICK OF LORENZO NOW, TIME FOR A CHANGE!

[@solidTONER]

His Mexican cheese isn’t Mexican cheese at all

[@fatandfurious4107]

@@LuannOsbourne holy! Calm down. At least he is more cheerful than you’ll ever be

[@j-speed9010]

@@LuannOsbourne No

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

I do like that Stephen always gets some extra veggies into his recipes.

[@aiko9393]

Vegetables are cheap where I live. So adding vegetables in everything makes things cheaper ❤

[@sahanaprabhu8025]

Frank: "Flour tortillas tend to get really soggy really quick." Lorenzo: "I LiKe FlOuR ToRtILlAs." My favorite part of the whole video. Edit: I know there are other moments in the video where Lorenzo contradicts what Frank does, but this is still my favorite moment.

[@belalabusultan5911]

Frank is right for the most part, but Lorenzo has some solutions for this problem. Tortila baked in oven instead of frying + two layers of molten cheese work as insolater protecting the chips from liquids....

[@Graveyarddaisies]

Meanwhile Stephen blessed us with middle child humor

[@sunandmoon1653]

u know what else gets soggy?

[@herbcruz4697]

Corn tortillas (before frying them) taste like carpet.

[@nv6987]

Alternate title: Lorenzo goes against Frank for 17 min straight

[@Pistonrager]

Don't use chicken it dries out.

[@JoshuaFCB]

Stephen Did Good

[@winterbunnygoogie8662]

While steven enjoys his zone

[@samanthadaniel3183]

WinterBunny Googie and cuts his finger.

[@R3GARnator]

Chicken is good even if its dry dude. Eat that right out of the fridge as leftovers.

[@SamAdler]

Lorenzo: laughs his head off Frank: gimme beer Stephen: this broccoli is so cheap...

[@avensnow]

Haha love this XD

[@SamAdler]

Make blue if u agree

[@Deer_God]

Im getting such mixed signals, do I do what Frank does? or what Lorenzo does? I feel like a kid who has to choose which parent he’s gonna live with when the divorce is finalized

[@rayyanvids251]

Oddly specific lol

[@jillianguilford5191]

do one and then the other, taste , then you'd know which you like better. Suit yourself

[@nic8671]

Do what Steven does. 12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@martinrusev3502]

Personally, I'd be down for Frank's nachos. They look bomb. Not putting down the other two.

[@macallan3933]

No, you do as babish does

[@sentientcalcium]

Lorezon and Frank fight over whats correct but Steven just be vibing. Is nice

[@markcaswell6812]

The reason they didn’t get Emily is because she would put ketchup on the nachos

[@levitus._3507]

I did so I have no complain if Emily do too

[@rodaxel7165]

Right on the money.

[@antagonistb]

That actually doesn’t sound that bad.

[@amemyaa]

leave her alone😂, geez

[@thelarry383]

Hilarious and original

[@KeddingtonKKB_Official]

"Every time I cut its like a close call" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scrumptious5110]

Choose between A or B Frank: A and why B is wrong Lorenzo: B because he likes B Stephen: *œ*

[@reiroll5]

Where is the person who throws pre-grated cheese on top of chips and microwaves it for 30 seconds? I want some representation here.

[@megalaplace4414]

“Hi. My name is rei and I’m a level 0 chef”

[@strong3402]

"Hi,I'm strong and I'm a level -1 chef"

[@Jonathan-ei7vp]

Yes! I was waiting for something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ61iX2ja7eUi9km2s

[@conflictpog8814]

hi! my name is kokichi and im a level microwave chef.

[@eggsaucee]

Yessirrr

[@alp799]

Stephen: Puts canned beans to a strainer. Also Stephen: FrEsh BeAnS.

[@321Venia]

Alp sarcasm goes over a lot of people’s heads

[@Huddini]

Venia K we all know tho pretty sure everyone knows 😂

[@nysportsfan31]

Venia K bruh

[@janetmissjacksonifyourenas2904]

*fresh beans*

[@mathieuhazlett-debic5610]

i like the editing in these videos. the synchronized “salt” was pretty cool, and the video makes them seem like they’re in conversation while cooking. good stuff

[@ngtd9199]

here we see frank just explaining what he's doing, lorenzo being funny and fun, while stephen just enjoying his time

[@Leechington]

"Crumbles easily, unlike my spirit" "The cheesier the better, just like jokes" "A nacho without spice is not nachos, it's just chips" I'm in love with Stephen???

[@ayannahollister6547]

me too

[@jonautry]

He speaks for all of us. Stephen 2020

[@ShoMinazuki]

Goddamn poet

[@daboss3218]

Bro wtf since when was Ghandi still alive

[@stephenbatnag3617]

thank you

[@marlkalone7361]

Son: "Dad, can I have some nachos?" Frank: "Sure thing son! ". Son: "Dad, it's been 4 hours, wth?! " Frank: "Shhhhh, the meat is resting".

[@matrixphijr]

@mich6282 mich6282 You really had to ruin the joke for _that?_

[@matrixphijr]

mich6282 mich6282 Yeah, that’s exactly the problem. How do you not get that?

[@SickLadAUS]

mich6282 mich6282 stfu

[@jdmannnn]

@mich6282 mich6282 "joke" and "facts" cancel eachother out. Checkmate.

[@ye-3026]

@mich6282 mich6282 u must be so fun at parties

[@Bird_Nerd_Kae]

I like how at 2:26 Frank just CRUSHES that orange into the pork. Love you, Frank!

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

I love that Lorenzo can laugh at himself. Frank as always a boss. Have to give it to first dude, if anything his nachos are healthy. An he seems a nice guy

[@hilal5021]

Why did you add that? Level 3: gives a clear reason for everthing he puts Level 2: usually has a probable idea Level 1: CAUSE IT WAS 99 CENTS

[@tpete096]

Stephen is my favourite lvl 1, he's got a subtle sense of humour.

[@Gameboi834]

I was gonna comment the same thing. There's such a nice contrast between his subdued humor and Lorenzo's (still brilliant) bombastic personality.

[@bread7865]

And Stephen's relatable. He's always like "yeah, lets not spend a lot of money" whereas level 3 chefs are like "LETS USE THIS 65$ SMOKER AND EXPENSIVE VANILLA BEANS" I mean, i'm not saying level three's food is bad, i'm saying i cant make it because its so expensive.

[@hades773]

Bothers me that he doesn’t know how to pronounce the cheese right.

[@matthewhill6066]

This episode has all three of my favorite chefs

[@gabrieltrebbi3079]

Tru

[@DavaaGames]

My favs from each level. This is a blessed episode. And it’s nachos to boot 👏

[@soumyasharan6318]

I love Lorenzo. He's the fun uncle who would talk to everyone at the family parties and be genuinely nice to everyone

[@danielhakimi]

Nobody puts cheese on store bought chips, throws them in the microwave, and eats that? They need a level 0 here.

[@Foxysoccermom]

Daniel Hakimi me😭

[@keveondavis8022]

@@Foxysoccermomikr

[@bstceltics4]

I use the oven instead of tbe microwave lol

[@brandoncrabb7195]

@@bstceltics4 bruh we have Gordon Ramsay over here

[@andrewnguyen9335]

If you want to go L0, get a can of Rico's Aged Cheddar Cheese sauce and heat it over low in a small saucepan on the stove. It tastes just like ballpark nacho sauce and is amazing.

[@MedetYldrk]

Stephen: I'm a level 1 Chef Lorenzo: I'm level 2 Chef Frank: When the God created earth i was there and since the beginning of time i planted my own seeds for this nacho and i've been preparing for this for so long. I've seen many prophets and they all learned something from me. And btw i'm level 3 Chef

[@nia-kaicampbell1174]

𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖 𝕚 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕚 𝕒𝕞 𝕒 𝕝𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝 3 𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕗

[@AnimaltheCrafter]

This is one of the best comments I’ve ever read

[@mikaelawatches8225]

Mamacita Campbell this was great from start to end

[@norozaki402]

Bruh IM WHEEZING

[@_eko_ill.1779]

nacho seeds

[@marianafranco5508]

Steven, Lorenzo AND Frank in the same video??? Man they are so great!!! I wish Emily was there too making ketchup nachos

[@enamq]

You know this is gonna be good when u have frank and Lorenzo

[@jacobreginio4862]

"The cheesier the better. Just like jokes" -Stephen 2020

[@feb4305]

I guess I could say 'EAT IT'

[@feb4305]

@@justkei5531 daichi aren't you supposed to be dead?

[@justkei5531]

@@feb4305 my body is dead, but my soul is alive. i have kids to look after

[@Sans_Editz7]

Lets start eatin cheese

[@immort4730]

Imagine if this was a tutorial... Frank: “don’t do this” Lorenzo: “do it” People at home: *confused screaming*

[@romangeorge4401]

Immort47 🤣

[@Massimo_Bossetti]

I would not be' confused i would follow best boy Lorenzo and if you follow Frank What's wrong whit you?

[@m83012catsmeow]

@@Massimo_Bossetti I follow both of them I-

[@brycewhalen8521]

Meanwhile stephen, free the beans, I like purple, broccoli

[@linaariawati4424]

@@Massimo_Bossetti i follow frank cause he a proffesional

[@TyGabrielle]

Stephen actually made a complete protein because he paired his beans with corn tortilla chips! Corn + Beans= complete protein!

[@nic8671]

Yup. I've been sharing this comment on other threads as well. 12:44 - Steven's protein comes from the black beans and broccoli and blue corn chips. He's getting all 9 essential amino acids our bodies can't produce on their own that we need to consume through food. Many foods have protein, and eating a variety of vegan foods will get you to where your body needs to be. Google vegan weightlifters if you don't want to take my word for it. This food scientist doesn't know as much about food as she pretends to, either that, or she's paid to put down plant proteins. I wouldn't be surprised, they never feature vegan dishes.

[@adyagulati653]

Are we not gonna talk about how stephen used "cojita" cheese and not cotija cheese???

[@jcgardenia]

Thank you! "When someone asks, 'Is that a hint of cojita'..." Literally no one is going to ask that. 😂😂

[@senaulkerselvi6153]

THE HOLY TRINITY STEVEN LORENZO AND FRANK

[@nicolechisholm9871]

Sena Nur right!!! I got so excited when I saw the line up

[@yasemingokbilen8828]

And they're making nachos...

[@JoseMartinez-gk2ke]

In my opinion the holy trinity is Emily, Lorenzo, and Frank

[@yohannatedja1862]

IKR I WAS SO EXCITEDD

[@marclenraymagdaraog691]

GTA V kinda trinity

[@knocturna9731]

Stephen has mentioned before that he is a vegetarian, so that’s why his nachos don’t have meat.

[@sorrym8421]

Correct

[@Patren33]

nocturnal dream haaaaa didn’t even realize!!!

[@TheDanielXBOX]

nocturnal dream every mexican hates Stephen for that

[@Patren33]

TheDanielXBOX nah. We don’t put meat in our nachos. Some beans, some jalapeños and some cheese and we good

[@caz5021]

So that's why his recipes are so disgusting. Got it.

[@gavintucker8769]

Frank: ok, I’m gonna start by creating water molecules for my oil

[@judyh3707]

Saul would make his tortilla chips from scratch

[@H1DDENxO]

"A saltier cheeeeese... it really just crumbles easily" *"Unlike my spirit"*

[@SelenaY.1331]

My favorite line in this video

[@samiratamma]

YESSS I've been looking for this comment! This is where this video should end lmfao! This is how we know he won, and his Nachos are the BEST ever!!

[@andrew_6295]

It crumbles like my spirit

[@samiratamma]

Brady Davis lol...its because it's so positive that's all! Chill! 😂😂🤪

[@cait.tama1]

Stephen: _pours beans from a can_ “FrEsH bEaNz 🥴”

[@deliquescencemusic]

caitron neery and cooked them in the crap from the can by the look of it 🤢

[@JayCaldwell05]

Gordon Ramsay is having an aneurysm right now

[@michellegao8372]

@Chey Tuller *kitchen nightmares has entered the chat*

[@ShoMinazuki]

Budgeting issue, of course it’s from a can, they are cheaper

[@kashawnn]

Jariel Stephen - *LEVEL 1 CHEF*

[@rebecca1191]

This is the perfect group; Steven, Lorenzo, Frank, and Rose

[@Marshie_12237]

“There’s nothing more delicious than fried, salty carbohydrates!” 😂 Regretfully, I couldn’t agree more! Lol 👍👏❤️

[@sergel02]

Rose: “There’s nothing better than fried, salty carbohydrates.” You won’t get an argument from me about that.

[@ShikiKhorinthian]

Mood

[@seanahmed9079]

I take it you've never tried fried cheese

[@amandazheng2888]

Fried sweet carbs> fried salty

[@pppp5425]

@@amandazheng2888 salty > sweet

[@TheJameswaters2010]

I argue fried sweet carbs. Donuts and elephant ears yummmm

[@schyr4342]

lorenzo : imma do it like dis frank: nope. edited: no haatee! i loveeee them both and thaaank u for the likes!

[@brettmiddleton7949]

It's hard to pick between Lorenzo and Frank this time. (Usually I go Lorenzo simply because I don't much care for recipes that take a week of prep. Frank is usually "I'd gladly make you a hamburger Tuesday if I can start today.") In this case, though, the protein made the decision. If I can't have beef, I'd rather have pork than chicken.

[@Brandyalla]

@@brettmiddleton7949 Lorenzo did cook his chicken for four hours before using it

[@brettmiddleton7949]

@@Brandyalla And Frank marinated his pork overnight. He's still the champion of prep time. :) (I wonder how long it actually took to pickle those veggies. I know when I pickle eggs it takes a week or more until they're ready.)

[@fatandfurious4107]

Ngl the lvl 1 nachos look bomb. It’s the one I want to try the most.

[@ibtisamkabir2439]

I just love the way Lorenzo laughs 😂🤣 and stephen is just chill that's so cute

[@azidthenawi4221]

Alternate title: Frank disagreeing with Lorenzo while Stephen is casually making nachos

[@sallyvanhorne7053]

Level 0 Chef: Opens the bag of tostitos, melts some cheddar on top, dips into salsa. Perfection.

[@dawnibolical]

Sally Van Horne too intoxicated to anything else

[@Angrymonkey2489]

Level -1 Chef: Buys Taco Bell nachos

[@guitarcovers5437]

Sally Van Horne literally! Lol

[@bcool7131]

I relate to it so much it hurts

[@jadespider7526]

My secret is I use tostitos scoops. they really do scoop the salsa better. Try this at home to take your own nachos to another level.

[@gamepacked2173]

“It really just crumbles easy unlike my spirit” I really like these chefs watching people that love to cook is just something different

[@squeaky5674]

Lorenzo is like the joker. He can’t stop laughing

[@derekyazan3013]

They really did Lorenzo dirty this episode lol. Every time Frank gave advice, they cut to Lorenzo doing it the opposite way lmao

[@anthonyraphaelmaniego9570]

Derek Yazan i think that’s the point of the whole 4 levels lol there’s bound to be differences and we’re all inclined to believe the pro. Nevertheless, they’re both great!

[@jeanette8943]

@@anthonyraphaelmaniego9570 I learn things from level 1 as well. I need to try purple chips. And I will definitely try broccoli on my nachos next time

[@siphillis]

Lorenzo's dish still looks incredible. There's more than one way to make a great meal.

[@Insharai]

I think it's a good way to show that even if you don't do something "correctly", you can still come up with something delicious.

[@lelaminator6528]

hold up I didn’t see Stephen add half a cheesecake to his nachos....

[@user-bo1sl7gs9x]

I'm literally wheezing rn bro

[@levitus._3507]

That would be a new kind of chaos 😂

[@DRFOP]

In this case: broccoli = cheesecake

[@karthiksubramaniam6951]

When he was talking about Broccoli & said "Trust Me" I was like "Dude. You know we saw you dunk a cheesecake into pancake batter right?"

[@rajvishukla458]

@@karthiksubramaniam6951 😂😂😂😂

[@MrLike0816]

This is the best combo of chefs. We got my favorite from every level and my favorite food scientist.

[@vanesa4811]

@Jacquelynn Booth + Saul, Julie

[@susanmurphy958]

I like the fact that Lorenzo is always happy and giggley.

[@BreakDanceFight]

Hear me out. Once all this craziness has passed, we should have Frank and Penny go head to head in an episode. Give them some crazy budget for a meal ($250) and tell them can make whatever they want. Then have them swap ingredients and tell them to make something with it without telling them what the other was going to make.

[@the.obagussanjaya8070]

but penny is pastry chef

[@nysportsfan31]

the.o bagus sanjaya that’s the point

[@dunnowuttodo2603]

You’re a GENIUS!!!

[@SohailJafar1]

They literally have already done this!

[@nysportsfan31]

Sohail Jafar that’s between level 1-2 vs 3 not 3v3

[@shiverphillips6721]

Frank: “it’s a chef thing we like to pickle stuff, get over it” *THE ATTITUDE YALL I-*

[@miguelcastillo9589]

He reads the comments lmao

[@shiverphillips6721]

Miguel Castillo he sure does i love it lol

[@user-sm5lq1zc5m]

ATTITUDE

[@binaryvoid0101]

He’s coming for us.

[@hhhh-yf3lo]

timestamp?

[@ashleymiller1913]

Gosh dang it Frank! You said late night snack" so I trusted this recipe wouldn't require any prolonged wait times... and here you go again

[@0chittery0]

Easily the best trio of chefs in one of these videos. They are all so entertaining. Loved it.

[@rcc287]

Lorenzo and Frank: salt Me: finally, something they agree on

[@roscountrylife]

hahaha

[@Boom12]

"Now I'm going to make pickles for our nachos. It's a chef thing, we like to pickle stuff ok, get over it." -Frank showing savagery.

[@MrEueu89]

Reminds me of Brad

[@liliuou]

I love Frank

[@andrewrobie620]

@@MrEueu89 Frank: Lawful good. Brad: CHAOS

[@drtr5667]

Tbh... Level 1: I friggin love the idea of black beans in my nachos; Level 2: Lorenzo has a bloody incredible cheese sauce!; Level 3: Frank's melting and folding of nachos is revolutionary Each of them delivers heaven on a plate. I vote for all three

[@BizzareBlanch]

Nobody: Stephen: “It just crumbles nicely, unlike my soul.”

[@laparngantuk]

_”it crumbles easily.._ *_unlike my spirit_*_ "_ Now that's our king T'Challa

[@anavegabucardo5875]

I died with this comment my gosh

[@rielle5957]

This is one of the best things I've seen on the internet.

[@purplespray3768]

Lol

[@paultsai2000]

Who wants to see all the level 3 chefs go up against each other

[@rielle5957]

Heck yeah

[@dicksuckersunite8672]

Paul Tsai All the levels

[@ultrainstinctstega]

Emily too

[@pauciloquentflibbertigibbe5217]

Like in a fight?

[@TheCableBug]

I don't know if the madness of the quarantine is doing this to my brain but the first thing I thought of, when reading your comment, was the pro chefs fighting it out in a box ring.

[@syrade2050]

Lorenzo's laugh is very iconic.

[@zoocarazy]

Seeing Frank’s step by step final product made me soooooo freaking excited and concentrated

[@nic8671]

I think you mean constipated. Eating all that meat will block you up for sure.

[@emilylhirsch]

stephen: so budget Lorenzo: *chuckles* Frank: So i raised this tortilla...

[@luvlycan]

Lol

[@Cruxador]

I was surprised Frank didn't make his own tortillas. It's not even hard.

[@florilestari44]

@@Cruxador i think that is his tortilla but he saves time to explain how :v

[@-TasyaNabila]

@@Cruxador I think it's his handmade tortilla, he's just avoiding being teased by the comment probs😅

[@megacaptcha5894]

Frank didn't even make his own tortilla, I'm deeply disappointed

[@tabruc4186]

My classmate made from-scratch tortilla before. It's not a fun time

[@apieceofcrap8794]

@@tabruc4186 what kind did you make ?. The ones i like only need corn flower, and luke warm water. Make some balls with your doe, get something to flaten them out, them put them on a flat pan. Just like a pancake you should ony flip them once. If you didnt make them to thick, they should start inflating when properly cooked.

[@carolineonlyy6061]

@@tabruc4186 I'm sorry to agree with @apieceofcrap here, 😆 corn flour tortillas are fairly easy

[@iAmTheOneAndOnlyE]

He didnt make the tortilla, the burner, the water, the pot, the table, the mic, the camera, the seasoning, oranges, the beans, the ANYTHING. We are disappointed Frank.

[@123gmari]

I loveeeee handmade tortillas they are usually more thick tho 😋

[@EvaM00]

Lorenzo: Randomly starts laughing Me: *Jumps and makes a weird noise at 3 am*

[@kittyhasclaws2807]

I love watching the different ways all three chefs use.

[@randomstuffs2962]

Even though frank and Lorenzo don’t see each other making it, their passively aggressively talking to each other

[@wileyturgeon754]

Lorenzo is the only human being that laughs at their own jokes and does not make me cringe.

[@meisalex2945]

He makes me cringe

[@Idk_much]

@@meisalex2945 why

[@banupriyan08]

Fax bro

[@jotarokujo8379]

@@meisalex2945 why

[@Anonymous44818]

Mahadi Infire his name is yet fox he is the definition of cringe

[@Millywm]

I would like to see them try each other’s food

[@jing5144]

this is actually the most perfect video. i mean stephen is my favorite lvl 1 chef, lorenzo is my favorite lvl 2 chef and frank is my favorite in general and also ROSEMARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY

[@Joshua.977]

Frank: Explains why you shouldn't do certain things Editor: Cuts to Lorenzo doing them