Perfection Nachos

Ingredients

For Beef

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced dried onions
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano (Mexican oregano is the best, but Italian works, too)
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

For cheese sauce

• 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes (this is approximate depending on how much yummy cheesiness you want)
• 1 cup salsa (also approximate. add enough to spice up the Velveeta)

Toppings

• sliced green onion, both white and green parts
• sliced black olives
• guacamole or sliced avocado
• sour cream
• tortilla chips (We use Mission triangle chips because they're durable)

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef in skillet with all of the spices. Adjust spice according to taste. Drain fat.

2. 2

   Combine Velveeta and salsa in a bowl. Microwave, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

3. 3

   Arrange a layer, or mound, of chips on a plate, and top with meat first, then cheese (acts like glue so meat doesn't roll off the chip when it's on the way to your mouth), then toppings.

4. 4

   ENJOY!