Shelly's Recipe

MEAL-IN-A-BITE NACHOS

Category: Hot

1 bag Scoops Tortilla Chips
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (16-ounces) Refried beans, warmed
2 cups Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
1 small container (about 8 ounces) Queso Blanco dip (white cheese dip), or make your own
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste) Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish) 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped (for garnish)
Sour cream, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Over medium high heat, brown ground beef, breaking apart beef as it cooks. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder. When beef is lightly browned, lower heat and add about 1/4 cup water. Simmer until water evaporates.

3. Meanwhile, line a large baking dish (used a jelly-roll pan) with Scoops chips. Put a scant (about 1/2 teaspoon) of warmed beans in each chip. Evenly distribute cooked beef over all the chips. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheese over all. Bake at 350 for 5 to 8 minutes (or until cheese is fully melted).

4. Warm Queso Blanco dip (white cheese dip) in microwave according to package directions, stirring at 30-second intervals until heated through (should be 60 to 90 seconds total). Drizzle cheese dip evenly over all the chips. Garnish with cilantro, scallions and diced tomatoes.

5. Serve with plenty of napkins. Can also serve with sour cream, if desired.