DELUXE WALKING NACHOS

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This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
18 packages (1 ounce each) nacho-flavored tortilla chips
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes and pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain 1 can tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining can of tomatoes undrained. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. Mash beans to desired consistency., Just before serving, cut open tortilla chip bags. Divide chili among bags; add toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; adding water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.