Appetizer

Loaded Nachos

What you Need

8 oz tortilla chips

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced

1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup water

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) refried beans

2 tablespoons lime juice

8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Pico de Gallo

½ red onion, diced

4 roma tomatoes, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon lime juice

What to Do

Brown ground beef in a medium skillet on medium heat with onion and jalapeño pepper; (if hamburger has high fat content, drain excess fat before proceeding).

Stir in water and taco seasoning; bring to a bubbly boil; reduce heat to low and simmer (uncovered) until liquid is reduced by half or more.

Stir in lime juice, black and refried beans.

Preheat oven to 425°F; line a deep baking dish with aluminum foil, or coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Lay half the tortilla chips in a single layer in a the baking dish; spoon half of the meat and bean mixture on top of the chips; sprinkle half the cheese on top of this; rRepeat with the other half of each.