Beef Nachos

Submitted by Jolene Green

"Im not relly sure where I got this recipe...but it is DELICIOUS!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (Mexican blend)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons water
• 8 restaurant-style corn tortilla chips
• 1⁄2 cup refried beans
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup diced onion
• 1 large jalapeno pepper

directions

1. HEAT oven to 375°
2. Brown beef in skillet, crumble in small pieces.
3. Cook until it is no longer pink; drain.
4. ADD chili powder, paprika, salt dried onion & water.
5. Simmer on low for about 10 minute
6. Heat beans in small pan or in microwave, until hot.
7. MIX cheeses together in small bowl; set aside.
8. ARRANGE chips on baking sheet or on oven-proof plate (I use a large pie plate).
9. SPREAD about 1 Tbsp of beans on each chip.
10. SPRINKLE about 2 Tbsp of beef on each chip. Flatten beef with spoon so that it will hold the cheese.
11. Place a handful of cheese on each chip.
12. Sprinkle onion over the cheese.
13. Place a slice of jalapeno on each chip.
14. BAKE for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
15. Serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream.