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Taco Nachos

• Ingredients

  • 1 pound of 93 percent lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 bag large bag of tortilla chips
  • 1 (16 oz.) package shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce (about 1/2 a medium head)
  • 2 to 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices

• Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet; drain off any fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water called for on the package, and cook according to package directions.
  3. Cover 4 serving plates with a layer of tortilla chips.
  4. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the tortilla chips, dividing it evenly among the 4 plates.
  5. Top each portion with a generous handful of shredded cheese.
  6. Microwave, one plate at a time, for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
  7. Top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomato, place a dab of the jalapeno pepper slices on the side of each plate, and enjoy!

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