I started making these nachos over the summer. I am trying to make some simpler meals that I can pretty much make from memory, and this one fits the bill.
A layer of tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef and refried beans, cheese sauce, and cheese broiled to perfection and then topped with some tomatoes and cilantro! YUM!
Easy peasy. Fairly quick. And delicious.
These are perfect for a family dinner or for an appetizer to share with company. I like to make them on the weekend especially.
Alter the ingredients and toppings to your delight, and you have something your family will enjoy!
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Taco Seasoning (1 t of each: paprika, chili powder, cumin, and salt. 1/4 t of cayenne pepper)
1 can of refried beans
1 jar/can of cheese sauce (I like to use Taco Bell's Salsa Con Queso)
1-2 cups of shredded cheese, your choice
diced tomatoes, optional
chopped cilantro, optional
sour cream, optional
Preheat oven to broil.
Spray a half sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Fill the sheet pan with tortilla chips.
Prepare ground beef:
Sauté beef in a skillet with onion, garlic, and taco seasoning until beef is browned. Drain.
Put ground beef back in the skillet and add the can of refried beans. Cook until it is warmed.
Spread the beef and bean mixture over the tortilla chips on the sheet pan.
Place cheese sauce in the warm skillet and warm through. After it is heated, pour the cheese sauce on top of the beef and bean layer.
Put shredded cheese on top of the other layers and stick in the oven to broil for just a minute or two, until the cheese is melted. This will cook fast so keep your eye on it!
Dress with your choice of toppings. I like tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream.