Mexi Chicken or Turkey Picadillo Nacho Bake

The raisins are optional, I prefer not to add them in, the mixture is just as good without them! You can use ground beef or pork in place of the chicken or turkey. This is a great weekend snack to serve while watching sports, or to serve at a small get together. For less heat adjust the jalapeno peppers and dried chili flakes to taste, we like extreme spice so I use 2 large jalapenos and about 1 tablespoon of dried chili flakes!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 8 -10  ounces ground chicken or 8 -10  ounces ground turkey
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1 -2  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic
• 2  teaspoons  dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 -2  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons flour
• 2 -3  teaspoons chili powder (can use more to taste)
• 4  tablespoons raisins (optional)
• 1  tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained (or use any small beans)
•  seasoning salt (or use white salt)
•  black pepper
•  tortilla chips (I use about 35 chips, you can use more!)
• 1 -2  cup  prepared salsa
• 2  cups  old cheddar cheese (or use a Mexi-blend cheese, can use more)
•  sour cream

Directions

1. For the chicken or turkey picadillo mixture; heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in ground chicken or turkey with onions, garlic, dried chili flakes cumin, oregano and jalapeno peppers; cook until the meat is well browned.
2. Stir in the flour and chili powder; cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add in the raisins (if using) cider vinegar, sugar and drained tomatoes; cook stirring; cook for about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add in the beans, then season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper; cook until heated through completely.
5. Arrange the nachos on a large baking sheet.
6. Spoon the chicken picadillo mixture over nachos, then the salsa over the nachos.
7. Sprinkle/top with grated cheese (you can use any amount desired).
8. Bake for about 5-6 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
9. Delicious!