Delicious Nachos Supreme

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

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 :)

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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)

TOPPINGS

• 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!

Reviews

[Chef #1544303]

Rarely do you make a recipe and say, "That was absolutely awesome".....this is it....I have used ground burger and turkey with excellent results....

[Ridinthewind]

Awesome! Made using ground elk, left out the bell pepper and used the taco mix. Served it with homemade cheese sauce from Rachel Ray- 1 T. melted butter, 1 T. flour, 1 c. skim milk, handful (approx. 1/2 c.) shredded cheddar. Sauce amount meant for 2-4 people. Thanks for posting, I will definately make again & am very glad we have leftovers!

[DaisyFunnel]

Great recipe!!! Although I made a few minor changes that made them even more awesome...I add the chili powder as written, but I also added about 2-3 tablespoons of tex-mex seasoning, 1/4 tsp of cayenne powder and 1 tablespoon of cumin to the meat mixture....They were so great!!!