VEGGIE NACHOS

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My family loves traditional nachos, but I was looking to offer something a little different. Now they gobble up this version with ground beef, vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce. - Merry Holthus, Auburn, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2-1/2 quarts water, divided
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 medium bunch broccoli, broken into small florets
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) bite-size tortilla chips
1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain. Add 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower. Cook for 2 minutes; drain. , Place chips on a large ovenproof serving platter. Top with beef mixture, broccoli and cauliflower. In a bowl, combine soup, milk and red pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Sprinkle with olives. , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.