Delicious Nachos Supreme

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or to taste)
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups refried beans (can use more)

• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (mild or spicy)
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
• seasoning salt
• black pepper
• tortilla chips (use any amount desired)

TOPPINGS

• 1 cup sour cream (can use more)
• 3-4 green onions, chopped (can use more)
• 2 large firm plum tomatoes, finely chopped
• sliced black olives

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, green bell pepper and chili powder; cook stirring until meat is no longer pink; drain all fat well, continue to cook until the meat is well browned (the beef must be well browned!).

2. 2

   Add in refried beans, salsa; cook stirring until heated through.

3. 3

   Add in 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese; stir until melted.

4. 4

   Place the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.

5. 5

   Top with ground beef mixture, then sprinkle the top of the HOT ground beef mixture with about 1-1/2 cups (or to taste) grated cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Top with sour cream, green onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives.

7. 7

   Serve hot or warm.

8. 8

   Delicious!