Pam's Macho Nachos

Submitted by Pam Lonteen

"Good as an appetizer or a main course."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green peppers or 1/4 cup sweet red pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
• 1⁄3 cup thick & chunky salsa
• 6 cups tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄2 - 1 cup guacamole
• 1⁄4 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)

directions

1. Combine turkey, onion, and sweet pepper in a skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain well.
2. Stir in beans and salsa; cook until heated through.
3. Arrange half the chips on a 12-inch round microwave-safe platter.
4. Spoon half the turkey mixture evenly over chips. Top with half the cheese.
5. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts, giving the dish a half-turn once.
6. Top with guacamole dip and sliced ripe olives, if desired. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm.