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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Perfect party food! - this is one of my all time favorite nacho recipes that I have made many times in the past, and I guarantee you will love this! - all amounts may be adjusted to taste and double the recipe if desired but keep the garlic no more than 2 tablespoons, if you really want to go all out add in a can of drained black beans to the ground beef mixture! 1/2 pound Italian sausages with casings removed can be mixed with the ground beef if desired, to turn up the heat use a package of taco seasoning mix or spicy salsa and add in cayenne or dried chili flakes - for the best flavor make certain to brown the meat well :) Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or to taste) |
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (or can use 1 package mild or spicy taco seasoning mix) |
1 1/2 cups refried beans (can use more) |
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (mild or spicy) |
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided |
seasoning salt |
black pepper |
tortilla chips (use any amount desired) |
1 cup sour cream (can use more) |
3 -4 green onions, chopped (can use more) |
2 large firm plum tomatoes, finely chopped |
sliced black olives |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, green bell pepper and chili powder; cook stirring until meat is no longer pink; drain all fat well, continue to cook until the meat is well browned (the beef must be well browned!).
2. Add in refried beans, salsa; cook stirring until heated through.
3. Add in 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
4. Place the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.
5. Top with ground beef mixture, then sprinkle the top of the HOT ground beef mixture with about 1-1/2 cups (or to taste) grated cheddar cheese.
6. Top with sour cream, green onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives.
7. Serve hot or warm.
8. Delicious!
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