Shelly's Recipe

BEEF NACHOS GRANDE

Category: Hot

1/2 lb ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt and dried minced onion
1/8 tsp paprika
2 tbsp water
8 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 red jalapeno (or green)

On the side
Sour cream
Guacamole
Salsa

Preheat the oven to 375. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Use a spatula or fork to crumble the beef into small pieces as it cooks. When you no longer see pink in the meat, drain off the fat. Add the spices and water. Simmer over medium/low heat for 10 minutes.

Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Mix the two cheeses together in a small bowl.

Arrange the tortilla chips on a baking sheet or an oven-safe ceramic plate. Spread about a tbsp of refried beans on each chip. Sprinkle a couple of tbsp of spiced beef onto the beans on each chip. Press down on the beef to make a flat surface for the cheese.

Carefully pile a small handful of cheese on each chip. Sprinkle a pinch of the diced onion over the cheese. Place a slice of jalapeno on top of the onion. Bake the chips for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve with your choice of sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side. Serves 2-4