Over the Top Nachos

Ground beef is the key to these hearty classic nachos--it's generously spread over the chips before cheese and toppings.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 829 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large frying pan, brown ground beef with onion, salt and pepper over medium heat. Break the meat into very small pieces while it is cooking. After the meat is thoroughly cooked, drain off the grease.

Step 2

Arrange chips on a microwavable platter. Spread beans over the chips. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, the ground beef mixture, and remaining cheese. Arrange jalapeno peppers on top.

Step 3

Microwave on medium-high until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.