BEEF NACHOS GRANDE

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Provided by Rev BJ Friley

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
1 tsp chili powder (spanish blend)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1/8 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp water
8 "restaurant style" corn tortilla chips
1/2 c refried beans
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 c diced onion
1 large red jalapeno or green pepper
sour cream
salsa
guacamole

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Use a spatula or fork to crumble the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
4. Add the chili powder, salt, dried onion, paprika, and water.
5. Simmer over medium/low heat for 10 minutes.
6. Heat the refried beans in a small sauce pan over low heat or in the microwave for about 2 minutes.
7. Mix the two cheeses together in a small bowl.
8. Arrange the tortilla chips on a baking sheet or an oven safe plate.
9. Spread about a tablespoon of refried beans on each chip.
10. Sprinkle in a couple of tablespoons of spiced beef onto the beans on each chip press down on the beef to make a flat surface for the cheese.
11. Carefully pile a small handful of cheese on each chip.
12. Sprinkle a pinch of the diced onion over the cheese.
13. Place a slice of jalapeno on top of the onion.
14. Bakes the chips for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
15. Serve with your choice of sour cream guacamole and salsa on the side.