LOADED BEEF NACHOS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to break up the beef. Stir in the taco seasoning mix, water and 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Meanwhile, place a layer of chips on each of 2 large microwavable plates.
• Top each plate of chips with half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese. Microwave 1 plate at a time 1 1/2 minutes on High or until the cheese is melted.
• Top each with tomatoes, green onions and jalapenos. Dollop the remaining sour cream over the top of the nachos. Pull apart to serve.

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and half the onion. Cook it until starting to soften, then add the ground beef. Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the beans and hot water and stir. Reduce the heat to low and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.To make the pico de gallo, combine the other half of the onion with the tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir it together and set it aside.To build the nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips on a platter or plate. Top with a layer of the beef/bean mixture, then all but 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Add another layer of chips, another layer of the beef/bean mixture, and the Monterey Jack cheese. Add a final small layer of chips, then a small layer of beef and beans, then a final sprinkling of cheddar. Microwave in 45 second increments until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (You may also place the platter into a 325 degree oven if it's heatproof. Just leave it in until the cheese is melted.)Immediately sprinkle on the diced avocado and plenty of pico de gallo.Optional: Add dollops of sour cream here and there!Serve immediately!