Delicious Nachos Supreme

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 :)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground turkey
• 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 pico de gallo
• 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)

• TOPPINGS

• 1  cup sour cream (can use more)
• 3 -4  green onions, chopped (can use more)
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded lettuce

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!