How to prepare Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos in 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
• 1 can (6 ounces) ripe olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Tortilla chips
• Optional toppings: Sliced ripe olives, chopped green onions and diced tomatoes

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink, breaking the beef into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the next 7 ingredients and heat the mixture through.
3. Serve the flavorful blend over tortilla chips and garnish with olives, onions, and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts:

• One serving provides 294 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1353mg sodium, 19g carbohydrates (5g sugars, 9g fiber), and 20g protein.

Tips for Crispy Nachos: To prevent nachos from becoming soggy, avoid adding heavy, wet toppings such as salsa or sour cream until just before serving or serve them on the side. Opting for real cheese instead of processed liquid cheese also helps maintain the crispiness of the chips.