CHILAQUILAS APPETIZER

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I learned how to make this recipe when I was attending high school in California. It's been a family favorite for years.-Joy Frost, Wood River, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
6 green onions, sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (20 ounces) tortilla or corn chips
1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, olives, onions, chili powder, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. Arrange chips on a platter; top with meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.