Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (garlic lovers can use more!)
- Pickled jalapenos
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans (can use more)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 jar (16-ounce) salsa (choice of mild to extra spicy)
- 1 1/2 cups Mexi blend cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cups Mexi blend cheese, shredded (or shredded cheddar cheese)
- Tortilla chips (use as much as you like)
- TOPPINGS
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sliced black olives
- Pickled jalapeno rings (optional I like to add them)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a skillet cook the beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno, green bell pepper and chili powder until beef is no longer pink; drain fat.
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Step 2: Continue cooking until the beef has browned (this may take about 10 minutes the beef should be lightly browned for the best flavor) season with seasoned salt and pepper towards the end of cooking.
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Step 3: Mix in the refried beans and salsa; cook stirring until heated through (at this point you may cool and refrigerate up to 1 day in advance, when ready to serve heat in a skillet and continue with the remainder of the recipe).
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Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in about 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
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Step 5: Place the tortilla chips on a large platter or plate, then top with beef mixture.
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Step 6: Sprinkle the hot beef mixture with 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
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Step 7: Top with sour cream, green onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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