Name: Loaded Nacho Tower
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ½ onion (finely chopped); 1 lb. ground beef; 15 oz. black beans (1 can); to taste salt; to taste garlic powder; to taste chili powder; to taste cumin; 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies (1 can); 16 oz. Velveeta queso blanco cheese (sliced into cubes); 12-13 oz. tortilla chips (1 bag); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); for topping sour cream; for topping BBQ sauce; 3 jalapeño peppers (2 chopped, 1 sliced); 3 roma tomatoes (diced); 2 tbsp finely chopped onion; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; juice of 1 lime; for topping pickled onions

Description

A fun and delicious way to enjoy nachos with layers of flavor!

Ingredients

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½ onion (finely chopped)
1 lb. ground beef
15 oz. black beans (1 can)
to taste salt
to taste garlic powder
to taste chili powder
to taste cumin
10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies (1 can)
16 oz. Velveeta queso blanco cheese (sliced into cubes)
12–13 oz. tortilla chips (1 bag)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
for topping sour cream
for topping BBQ sauce
3 jalapeño peppers (2 chopped, 1 sliced)
3 roma tomatoes (diced)
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
for topping pickled onions

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Instructions

Add the beef, onion, and taco seasoning to a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Take off the heat and set aside.
Pour the black beans from the can, undrained, into a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Stir occasionally until heated. Then, mash with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole. Take off the heat and set aside.
Add the diced tomatoes and Velveeta to another saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Spoon a circular layer of cheese sauce (about the size of the can) in the middle of the sheet pan. Place the can directly over the circle of cheese sauce.
Layer the following in the can: tortilla chips, cheese sauce, meat, beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, BBQ sauce. Repeat these layers 3 more times.
Place the nachos in the oven for 10 minutes.
To make the pico de Gallo, combine the chopped jalapeño peppers, roma tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
Remove the nachos from the oven. Wearing oven mitts, gently lift the can up to reveal the tower of nachos. Drizzle with sour cream and BBQ sauce. Then, add the jalapeño slices, and a few spoonfuls of pico de Gallo and pickled onions on top.

Notes

Adjust spices according to your taste preferences.
For extra flavor, you can add additional toppings like guacamole or olives.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 800
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg