Over the Top Nachos

These nachos can be served as a meal, but all the good stuff makes for a great appetizer or snack while watching a game or a quick lunch for your family and friends. Better plan on making two plates of these, they're really good! Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

• 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.